There were 37 Races on Wednesday 4th December 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Ludlow, 6 races at Haydock, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 4th December 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(4) Monsieur Beaulieu 17/2, 17/2, third of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 15 days ago, though did carry head a shade awkwardly. Back up in trip. Ran well over 6f here two weeks ago; had 7f form in France; mark looks in range; chance.
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2nd (3) (20/1 -67%) Serenity Rose
20
20/1(-67%)
(3) Serenity Rose 20/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Kevin Frost when creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. May strip fitter for that but more is needed. Better than the result suggests here two weeks ago; dropped 2lb; could take a step forward.
12
3rd (12) (18/1 +28%) Tea Sea
18
18/1(+28%)
(12) Tea Sea 18/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Brighton (7f, good). Off 106 days. Looked good over a mile at Southwell 12 months ago; query over this sharp 7f.
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4th (6) (22/1 -10%) Crow's Nest
22
22/1(-10%)
(6) Crow's Nest 22/1, Blinkered for first time, ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Big chance on old form but has a lot to prove. Well beaten in two runs following a second wind op; back up in trip; lots to prove.
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5th (1) (9/2 +44%) Mumayaz
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(1) Mumayaz 9/2, Three wins from 20 runs this year. 6/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, AW) 13 days ago, nearest finish after missing the break again. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Versatile tripwise and he ran well over 5f here last month; more appealing than many.
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6th (9) (12/1 +0%) Buy The Dip
12
12/1(+0%)
(9) Buy The Dip 12/1, Course winner. 4/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on and they may sharpen him up. Disappointed when favourite here last month but more than enough ability to feature.
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7th (7) (20/1 -150%) Whoop Whoop
20
20/1(-150%)
(7) Whoop Whoop 20/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 7/1) 13 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and she may strip fitter for that. Two front-running C&D wins in September; not at her best latest; new headgear today.
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8th (8) (3/1 +40%) My Mate Mike
3
3/1(+40%)
(8) My Mate Mike 3/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 10/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. Can remain competitive. Promising return to action when 3rd over C&D two weeks ago; good chance if building on it.
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9th (2) (11/4 +50%) Zu Run
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(2) Zu Run 11/4, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 10/3, easy to excuse sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago, left poorly placed from a tough draw. Has good chance on form. Drawn wide when underperforming latest; previous two runs bring him into the picture.
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10th (11) (150/1 -200%) Night Arc
150
150/1(-200%)
(11) Night Arc 150/1, Last of 11 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. Dropping down the weights but he will be of more interest when returned to 1m+.
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11th (10) (20/1 -122%) Professor Tickle
20
20/1(-122%)
(10) Professor Tickle 20/1, Course winner. 11/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Enters calculations. Third over 6f here last month but ran poorly over C&D six days later; chance on a good day.
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12th (5) (8/1 +20%) Dynamic Talent
8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Dynamic Talent 8/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. 15/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 22 days ago. Needs everything to fall right. Habitual slow starter; capable off this mark but he's an unreliable betting proposition.
11:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f (See Seed Six) Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MY MATE MIKE made the frame in this grade over track and trip on his latest outing and competes off the same rating. Dean Ivory's four-year-old is a two-time C&D winner who has lots in his favour to regain the winning thread. Mumayaz has run well over sprint distances on each of his last three starts and should have no problem with the step back up in trip, while Monsieur Beaulieu isn't out of it after his third over 6f here last month.
ZU RUN has had excuses both starts at Wolverhampton after winning there in October and the feeling remains that this mark is well within range, He's awarded the vote at the expense of Mumayaz (back up in trip) and Whoop Whoop (change of headgear).
Serenity Rose can get closer to MY MATE MIKE today but Dean Ivory's 4yo is still fancied to record a third C&D success.
(7) Primrose Path 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 22/1) 28 days ago. Has ability but chance largely depends on whether she settles better.
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2nd (5) (5/2 +50%) Solar Army
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(5) Solar Army 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 8 in nursery (10/3) at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago, hanging right and headed close home. Expected to be bang there up 3 lb. Went very close in similar event at Southwell last time; not ruled out.
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3rd (3) (9/1 -13%) Sweet Fantastic
9
9/1(-13%)
(3) Sweet Fantastic 9/1, Third of 12 in maiden (50/1) at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago, well positioned. Makes handicap debut but isn't obviously capable of much better. Placed over 7f at Kempton two weeks ago, improving on his 6f efforts; respected.
2
4th (2) (5/1 +17%) Dannick
5
5/1(+17%)
(2) Dannick 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, fifth of 13 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Has shown ability on turf; may be capable of progress on handicap debut; interesting.
4
5th (4) (11/4 +50%) Blue Secret
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(4) Blue Secret 11/4, Fourth of 9 in novice at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 15/2) 32 days ago. Makes nursery debut and connections/pedigree offer hope for better. Blue Point filly who brings steadily progressive RPRs to this handicap debut.
6
6th (6) (50/1 -100%) Rokuni
50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Rokuni 50/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, ninth of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, soft) 42 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton. Others more persuasive. Limitations on turf have been somewhat exposed; debut for new yard.
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7th (8) (17/2 +53%) Everyoneknowsadave
8.5
17/2(+53%)
(8) Everyoneknowsadave 17/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 7/1, good fifth of 12 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) 43 days ago. Makes polytrack/nursery debut and going the right way but has work to do from this this mark. Has shown improvement since switched to AW; may have more to offer.
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8th (11) (22/1 -38%) Magic Glow
22
22/1(-38%)
(11) Magic Glow 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 14 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 11/4) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut for good yard but needs to raise her game. Thrice-raced filly who wasn't beaten far last time; open to progress in handicaps.
12
9th (12) (12/1 +14%) Rage Of Thunder
12
12/1(+14%)
(12) Rage Of Thunder 12/1, Very good fifth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 18/1) 34 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Looks competitive on form up in trip. Ran encouragingly last time; one of two interesting handicap debutants for this yard.
10
10th (10) (125/1 -89%) Berning Hot
125
125/1(-89%)
(10) Berning Hot 125/1, Tenth of 11 in nursery (22/1) at Kempton (6f) 56 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. 0-4 for Richard Hannon, down the field in AW handicap most recently.
1
11th (1) (12/1 -140%) Beauty By My Side
12
12/1(-140%)
(1) Beauty By My Side 12/1, Won 9-runner novice (5/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. Makes handicap debut and not yet exposed. Took well to AW at Wolverhampton last time and may build on that win; new stable.
9
12th (9) (33/1 -32%) Silver Arrow
33
33/1(-32%)
(9) Silver Arrow 33/1, 9/1, creditable fifth of 11 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on first time for nursery debut. Chance of winning depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
11:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BLUE SECRET has shown a fair amount of ability in her three starts to date, including her fair fourth at Newmarket last month. The daughter of Blue Point is bred to be a lot better than a rating of 74 and it would be no surprise to see her show that today. Solar Army was denied by a short head into second at Southwell last time and should remain competitive off 3lb higher, while Beauty By My Side is another to note after her victory at Wolverhampton.
Stall 11 doesn't make life easy but SOLAR ARMY should probably have won at Southwell a fortnight ago and in the hope he keeps straight this time under pressure, he could be the answer. This is open, with Rage of Thunder and Blue Secret a couple of potential threats.
Several runners are interesting now switched to handicap level. Marginal preference is for SWEET FANTASTIC, ahead of Blue Secret.
(4) Go Go Boots 3/1, Foaled April 14. €230,000 2-y-o, Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to useful 9.5f/1¼m winner Travolta. Dam winner up to 11.6f (2-y-o 9.5f winner). One to note on debut for leading yard. 230,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Night Of Thunder half-sister to an AW/turf winner.
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2nd (1) (6/5 +31%) Texas Starlight
1.2
6/5(+31%)
(1) Texas Starlight 6/5, Confirmed promise of debut effort with a ready success in 7-runner novice at Southwell (7.1f, evens) 37 days ago. Capable of defying a penalty with the potential of better still to come. Solid second at Newmarket then scored comfortably at Southwell; the clear form pick.
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3rd (6) (7/2 +53%) Miss Herschel
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(6) Miss Herschel 7/2, Foaled January 28. €230,000 foal, Sea The Stars filly. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Mister Mister. Interesting newcomer. 230,000euros foal; withdrawn (upset in stalls) at Newbury three months ago.
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4th (5) (18/1 -80%) Joyful Sound
18
18/1(-80%)
(5) Joyful Sound 18/1, Foaled February 17. Masar filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including high-class 9.5f-13.5f winner Jakkalberry, very smart winner up to 11f Crackerjack King. Dam 1¼m winner. Watch for market clues. Masar half-sister to 12 winners, notably three Italian Group 1 winners.
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5th (3) (15/2 -88%) Diamond Lil
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(3) Diamond Lil 15/2, Foaled April 18. €45,000 yearling, €50,000 2-y-o, Galiway filly. Half-sister to French 6.5f winner Shalgoda Diamond. Trainer's newcomers command respect. 50,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Galiway half-sister to a French AW winner.
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6th (8) (33/1 -32%) Princess Qajar
33
33/1(-32%)
(8) Princess Qajar 33/1, Showed ability on debut but went backwards from that effort when seventh of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 19 days ago, racing freely. Improvement required. Needs improvement on her Wolverhampton form.
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7th (7) (22/1 -10%) Pink Petunia
22
22/1(-10%)
(7) Pink Petunia 22/1, In hood for first start, very green when tenth of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f, 11/1) 35 days ago, missing break and always behind. Likely to need more time. Never figured over 7f at Kempton but may improve at this longer trip.
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8th (2) (200/1 -100%) Berry Happy
200
200/1(-100%)
(2) Berry Happy 200/1, Has finished well held both starts so far, eleventh of 12 in maiden (250/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago. Looks one for further down the line. Pair of duck eggs next to her name.
12:20 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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TEXAS STARLIGHT took a step forward from her debut second to score in comfortable style at Southwell in October and she is likely to have plenty of improvement in her. George Boughey's juvenile could relish the step up to a mile and can carry her 7lb penalty to victory. 230,000-euro purchase Miss Herschel is related to plenty of winners and she is of huge interest, especially if the market speaks in her favour. Joyful Sound is a half-sister to an Italian Group 1 winner and is another to note.
Having shaped promisingly at Newmarket on debut, TEXAS STARLIGHT had little difficulty with opening her account at Southwell last time and she can follow up with more still to offer. The biggest threat could come from the newcomers in the line-up, with six-figure purchase Go Go Boots making plenty of appeal, ahead of Diamond Lil.
The form choice is TEXAS STARLIGHT. All of the newcomers have good credentials, particularly Go Go Boots.
(1) East Street 4/7, Pulled up on first outing for current yard, but in change of headgear (visor applied) has left that effort behind in 2 starts since, completing a quick-fire double in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft) 3 days ago. Leading claims back hurdling. Easy winner of his last two chases and well handicapped on this return to hurdling.
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2nd (3) (20/1 -150%) Kiss My Face
20
20/1(-150%)
(3) Kiss My Face 20/1, Resumed winning ways at Worcester in July and good effort when second at Bangor (23.2f, heavy) in October. Below-par effort at Exeter 16 days ago, but his profile over hurdles for current yard has largely been a positive one. Could bounce back. Did go close at Bangor two runs back but it was a laboured effort at Exeter.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +33%) It's Maisy
6
6/1(+33%)
(7) It's Maisy 6/1, Landed a trio of handicaps last season, signing off with victory at Uttoxeter in April. After 6 months off, ran well upped in grade when sixth of 10 at Bangor (23.3f, heavy) in October and she can give another good account. Handicapper may have caught up but Charlie Maggs returns here with his 3lb claim.
10
4th (10) (22/1 -83%) Topkapi Star
22
22/1(-83%)
(10) Topkapi Star 22/1, Successful twice in 2022/23 and after 5 months off she bounced back to form when winning at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) in October. Task is now to back that up. Just 2lb higher than for her Sedgefield win and this return to 3m should suit.
5
5th (5) (7/1 -17%) Artic Mann
7
7/1(-17%)
(5) Artic Mann 7/1, Very consistent last season and deservedly got back to winning ways at Perth in May. Creditable effort after 5 months off when third of 6 at Kelso (25.8f, good to soft) in October and he can make his presence felt once more. Perth winner in May and could have needed the race at Kelso (rallied for third).
2
6th (2) (66/1 -32%) Polish
66
66/1(-32%)
(2) Polish 66/1, Without a win since 2021 and hasn't offered much in 3 starts for current yard, well-beaten sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (23.7f, good) 19 days ago. Has dropped further in the weights but enough to prove at present. Ex-Fergal O'Brien gelding who has offered little for his current yard; too much to prove.
4
7th (4) (25/1 -25%) My Friend Yeats
25
25/1(-25%)
(4) My Friend Yeats 25/1, Point winner at the seventh attempt and bettered his hurdles debut effort when going close in a Cartmel novice (22.1f) in July. Respectable fifth of 9 sent handicapping at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) last time, but more needed up in trip. This far is worth a go but bit to prove after a disappointing handicap debut.
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8th (6) (33/1 -175%) Atomic Angel
33
33/1(-175%)
(6) Atomic Angel 33/1, Gained reward for a good spell when staying on for success at Hexham (23.3f) in May. Shaped as if still in form when sixth of 9 at Perth (26.6f, good to soft) 11 days later, so she's capable of getting involved (ran well on last season's return). The cheekpieces had been working well until finishing well beaten at Hexham last time.
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9th (9) (12/1 +40%) Fainche
12
12/1(+40%)
(9) Fainche 12/1, Remains winless following 25 attempts but ended last term in good heart, runner-up in handicap at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) in April. Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off at Hexham 26 days ago, though others still more persuasive. No wins in 25 and was tailed off at Hexham after a break; not the percentage call.
8
|PU| (8) (66/1 0%) C'est Quelqu'un
66
66/1(0%)
(8) C'est Quelqu'un 66/1, Recorded back-to-back handicap chase wins for Gordon Elliott last season but form has gone the wrong way since, faring no better over hurdles when well held at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) on stable debut 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on. Left Gordon Elliott for £2,500 and was tailed off on recent stable debut.
12:40 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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Having supplemented his ready victory over fences at Wetherby with a facile triumph at Leicester on Sunday, it is hard to oppose EAST STREET reverting to timber. James Owen's gelding is off a 7lb lower mark than his latest success and is likely to taking all the beating if coping with another quick turnaround. It's Maisy is entitled to build on her reappearance at Bangor 36 days ago and she may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Topkapi Star.
In a change of headgear for his new yard, EAST STREET has quickly proved better than ever, defying a penalty with the minimum of fuss at Leicester 3 days ago, so he is the one to beat if taking up this engagement back over hurdles. The consistent Artic Mann is next on the list, ahead of Kiss My Face.
Even with today's change of discipline, it's hard to get away from the in-form and well-handicapped EAST STREET.
(6) Niminy Piminy 14/1, Foaled April 18. 30,000 gns yearling, Siyouni filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Oriental Dancer and winner up to 8.3f Love Dynasty. Interesting newcomer. 30,000gns yearling; Siyouni half-sister to two winners; check the betting.
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2nd (2) (8/13 +59%) Blast The Dream
0.615385
8/13(+59%)
(2) Blast The Dream 8/13, Promising sort. Fifth of 9 in novice at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 17/2) on debut 32 days ago, not knocked about. Pedigree and price tag both suggest she'll improve. Showed promise at Newmarket while shaping as if this extra furlong will suit; respected.
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3rd (3) (8/1 +6%) Blue Laced
8
8/1(+6%)
(3) Blue Laced 8/1, Farhh filly. 28/1, green when fourth of 5 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 48 days ago. May do better with that under her belt. Flashed her tail early and seemed green at Chelmsford; may do better.
7
4th (7) (5/1 +17%) Pershalla
5
5/1(+17%)
(7) Pershalla 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, improved from debut when fourth of 8 in novice at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago, having run of race. Not ruled out. Appeared to run well over C&D two weeks ago, albeit having dictated the pace.
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5th (5) (22/1 -57%) Joody
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Joody 22/1, Sea The Stars filly. 22/1, last of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 13 days ago, very slowly away. Sent off a big price for one from her yard on debut, so has to be best watched. Trailed home last of 11 at Wolverhampton for an inauspicious debut.
1
6th (1) (22/1 +67%) Africa Charm
22
22/1(+67%)
(1) Africa Charm 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 30 days ago, missing break. Has looked a hard ride so far and others are preferred. Has two duck eggs next to her name.
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7th (4) (8/1 -60%) Gray Rainbow
8
8/1(-60%)
(4) Gray Rainbow 8/1, Foaled May 14. Masar filly. Closely related to useful 1¾m-16.6f winner Great Return and half-sister to several winners, including smart 1¼m-16.6f winner Watersmeet. In-form yard know how to ready a debut winner. Nicely bred and should take well to AW; interesting newcomer.
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8th (8) (80/1 -300%) Tango In Paris
80
80/1(-300%)
(8) Tango In Paris 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, pulled hard when last of 5 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, good). Off 118 days. Hood now applied. Engaged 12.27 here Tuesday. Too headstrong in the summer; now wears hood; has weak claims on form.
12:50 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
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BLAST THE DREAM wasn't disgraced when finishing fifth in a warm-looking novice on her debut at Newmarket last month. That experience should stand the daughter of Oasis Dream in good stead and this step up to a mile could enable a breakthrough victory. Newcomer Gray Rainbow shouldn't be found lacking for stamina given her staying pedigree and market support for James Owen's filly must be noted. C&D fourth Pershalla may fare best of the remainder.
BLAST THE DREAM showed plenty to work on when fifth in a Newmarket novice and Roger Varian's filly can make her second start a winning one. Newcomers Niminy Piminy and Gray Rainbow may prove the biggest dangers.
As regards the runners with experience, BLAST THE DREAM is preferred. Interesting newcomer Gray Rainbow is feared most.
(1) Land Afar 10/11, Has clearly had his problems since showing fairly useful form in bumpers for Anthony McCann but shaped well back from a long absence at Huntingdon in March and ran to similar level when creditable second of 6 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Ought to go well again. Runner-up in two maiden hurdles for new yard and has leading claims back at this trip.
2
2nd (2) (11/4 +8%) Global Esteem
2.75
11/4(+8%)
(2) Global Esteem 11/4, Off the mark over timber at Market Rasen (16.6f) in August and added to that success when landing 5-runner handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f, good, 2/1) 22 days ago, kept up to work. Another bold bid is likely. Won over hurdles in two of his last four runs including at Huntingdon last time; respected.
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3rd (3) (5/2 +0%) Laser Focus
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(3) Laser Focus 5/2, Successful 3 times on the Flat this year and wide-margin winner of handicaps at Huntingdon (20.7f, good) and Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft) in this sphere last month. Undone by 20lb higher mark when fourth at Sedgefield (19.9f) latest but must enter calculations here. Well held in hat-trick bid latest but has claims if he can recapture his penultimate form.
4
4th (4) (100/1 -150%) Shabano
100
100/1(-150%)
(4) Shabano 100/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles who hasn't been seen since well beaten on Flat 17 months ago. Best watched on return for new yard here. 11-race maiden under both codes; best watched back over hurdles after 526 days off.
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5th (7) (200/1 -100%) Habibi
200
200/1(-100%)
(7) Habibi 200/1, Limited in bumpers and has yet to trouble the judge in a handful starts over jumps. Best watched. Has struggled in her five runs over hurdles and this looks a daunting task.
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6th (5) (22/1 +56%) Mambo Beat
22
22/1(+56%)
(5) Mambo Beat 22/1, Fair winner at 10f on Flat but not reached that level in this sphere so far and looks up against on these terms. Off 6 months. Modest form in his five runs over hurdles and has plenty of work to do on these terms.
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7th (6) (200/1 -100%) Ballet Blanc
200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Ballet Blanc 200/1, Modest maiden on Flat who has failed to complete in both starts over hurdles. Hard to recommend. Tongue strap on first time in this sphere. Modest 20-race maiden on the Flat and she's been pulled up in two previous hurdle runs.
12:58 Ludlow Claiming Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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LAND AFAR sets the standard and is readily suggested as the first one to consider. The son of Kalanisi was second at Uttoxeter last month and, with that being just his second start over hurdles, there could be any amount of improvement to come with his yard in fine form. Laser Focus is feared most despite dropping in trip, while Global Esteem is respected but this is tougher than the selling handicap he won at Huntingdon.
LAND AFAR ran well behind a promising sort at Uttoxeter last month and can belatedly open his account here. Laser Focus and Global Esteem are the obvious dangers.
Fergal O'Brien's GLOBAL ESTEEM has had a productive time under both codes since August and he gets the vote ahead of Land Afar.
(3) White Rhino 7/2, Good strike rate over hurdles and took switch to chasing in his stride when landing 5-runner handicap at Ayr a month ago. Should be plenty more to come from him. Progressive staying hurdler; winner on chase debut last month; likely improver; chance.
4
2nd (4) (7/2 +22%) President Scottie
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(4) President Scottie 7/2, Ended last term on the up over hurdles, scoring at Ayr and Haydock before a very good fourth in 3m Ayr handicap in the spring. Has the potential to make a better chaser so he demands a second look. Two wins over hurdles last term, the second over 3m here; interesting chase debutant.
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3rd (7) (9/1 +55%) Kilta
9
9/1(+55%)
(7) Kilta 9/1, Winning chase debut from out of the weights at Cartmel in May but not in the same form all 3 starts since, fitted with cheekpieces latest. Won three-runner novice h'cap on chase debut in May; not so good since; stiff task here.
5
4th (5) (3/1 +40%) Heros De Romay
3
3/1(+40%)
(5) Heros De Romay 3/1, Well-bred bumper winner who showed a good attitude to make a successful hurdling debut in maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) a year ago. Wasn't able to repeat that effort in his 2 subsequent outings but goes well fresh and is one to note as he makes chase/handicap bow. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner in 2023; likely to fare even better now going chasing..
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5th (2) (28/1 -273%) Whatdeawant
28
28/1(-273%)
(2) Whatdeawant 28/1, Pretty useful novice hurdler for Willie Mullins during 2021/22 campaign, best effort when third in the Ballymore at the Cheltenham Festival. Has never stood much racing and he looked rusty on handicap/stable debut at Kelso in May. Off since. Ex-Willie Mullins; bumper/hurdle winner; decent 3rd in a chase on stable debut; a possible.
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6th (1) (66/1 -164%) Walking On Air
66
66/1(-164%)
(1) Walking On Air 66/1, Dual-winning hurdler who posted a career best when runner-up on Newbury chase debut last December. Disappointed over hurdles in February (final start for Nicky Henderson) and low-key start for new yard when pulled up returned to chasing at Stratford in October. Tongue tie fitted. Ex-Henderson; useful hurdler; good 2nd on chase debut; sold £44,000 in May; bit to prove.
6
|F| (6) (9/4 +44%) Beneficially Yours
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(6) Beneficially Yours 9/4, £80,000 purchase after winning his only start in Irish points and justified favouritism in a maiden/novice over 20.3f at Newcastle during the spring. Good chase prospect. Irish point winner; won twice over hurdles in the spring; interesting sort for chasing.
13:10 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow
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Having made a winning chase bow at Ayr on his seasonal debut last month, White Rhino likely has more to come in this discipline. The eight-year-old warrants respect off a 5lb higher mark, but the hat-trick seeking BENEFICIALLY YOURS is slightly more compelling. Donald McCain's charge scored on his sole outing between the flags in Ireland and a mark of 120 on his first attempt over the larger obstacles may prove lenient. Heros De Romay could fare best of the remainder.
This looks a strong race for the field size with WHITE RHINO the percentage call having made a seamless transition to fences at Ayr a month ago. Chase newcomers Beneficially Yours, President Scottie and Heros de Romay all have something to recommend them, though.
An interesting race in which WHITE RHINO (nap) is taken to make it 2-2 over fences. President Scottie looks his main danger.
(1) Charlotte's Web 11/10, Two wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (7/4) at Newcastle (10.2f) 33 days ago, pushed out. Makes polytrack debut. Shortlist material in hat-trick bid given she was value for extra. Latest win took her Tapeta form figures to 311; big player assuming she takes to Polytrack.
5
2nd (5) (3/1 +70%) Elladonna
3
3/1(+70%)
(5) Elladonna 3/1, Latest win at Salisbury in July. 15/8, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago considering she was posted a bit wide. Respected. Close third over C&D two weeks ago; looks set for a good winter; respected off same mark.
6
3rd (6) (17/2 +29%) Therapist
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(6) Therapist 17/2, 10/3, seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good) 38 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, third of 5 at Goodwood in August. One to consider. Disappointing in latest hurdles start; showed promise here in sole AW attempt (debut).
3
4th (3) (5/1 +64%) Miss Dolly Rocker
5
5/1(+64%)
(3) Miss Dolly Rocker 5/1, Latest win at Bath in September. 8/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 30 days ago. Can give a good account. Largely consistent but has little in hand off current mark.
10
5th (10) (33/1 -50%) Countess Candy
33
33/1(-50%)
(10) Countess Candy 33/1, Winner at Newcastle in September. Very good third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/3) 23 days ago, missing break. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on first time. Gained her win in a weak race and goes into deeper waters at this level.
8
6th (8) (20/1 -11%) Kinetic
20
20/1(-11%)
(8) Kinetic 20/1, Four wins from 15 runs this year. 125/1, 18 lengths tenth of 12 to Sea Theme in listed race at this course (13f, AW) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. This much more suitable. All wins at further, none above Class 5; not the percentage call.
9
7th (9) (33/1 -18%) Kingmont
33
33/1(-18%)
(9) Kingmont 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Third of 4 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good, 6/1), unable to sustain effort. Off 180 days. Must improve. Two attempts on AW include a Kempton success; interesting back in this sphere.
7
8th (7) (25/1 -178%) Lokana
25
25/1(-178%)
(7) Lokana 25/1, Hooded for first time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap (4/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 34 days ago, well ridden. Up in trip and this a much deeper handicap. Took well to first-time hood at Chelmsford (1m) five weeks ago on AW debut; possibilities.
11
9th (11) (50/1 -79%) Adelabella
50
50/1(-79%)
(11) Adelabella 50/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 13/2) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Faces a stiffer task in this grade and has stamina to prove over the new trip.
4
10th (4) (14/1 -56%) Typical Woman
14
14/1(-56%)
(4) Typical Woman 14/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 11/1) 14 days ago, well positioned. Cheekpieces back on and she's likely to give it another good go. In-form mare who goes in reapplied cheekpieces; won her last two attempts in this headgear.
2
11th (2) (12/1 +14%) Timeless Charm
12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Timeless Charm 12/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/2) 18 days ago. May have needed that first run in 8 months and cheekpieces may sharpen her up. Impressive at Kempton on sole Polytrack start (debut); regressive since.
13:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB had little difficulty in completing a double at Newcastle last month and a 6lb rise may prove to be on the lenient side. Sean D Bowen claims a handy 3lb off the three-year-old's back and a hat-trick could be in order. Typical Woman finished behind the selection in fourth 33 days ago and her subsequent close-up second at Kempton substantiates the selection's form. Ian Williams' mare will need to improve off a 5lb higher mark, so a bigger threat may emerge from Chelmsford scorer Lokana.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB is really going the right way and given she had a bit up her sleeve at Newcastle a month ago, the hat-trick may well be on the cards. Elladonna and Therapist are a couple of potential threats.
Solid-looking ELLADONNA is taken to build on her C&D effort and score off the same mark. Charlotte's Web is feared most.
(4) Ostrava Du Berlais 15/8, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser in France who showed her best form for Venetia Williams when second of 8 in handicap chase (10/1) at Warwick (16.2f, soft) on debut over fences 14 days ago. That form has been franked since and she looks a big player here. Clear second to a next-time-out winner at Warwick last month; runs off same mark here.
2
2nd (2) (11/4 +39%) Dromlac Jury
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(2) Dromlac Jury 11/4, Quite a costly buy out of points and made a winning handicap bow over hurdles at this course (15.8f) in March. Showed aptitude for chasing when second in Bangor handicap (17.4f, heavy) on return 36 days ago and is entitled to build on that. Course winner over hurdles last season and creditable second on chase debut in October.
1
3rd (1) (5/2 -25%) Jolyjump
2.5
5/2(-25%)
(1) Jolyjump 5/2, Progressed from encouraging chase debut when winning 4-runner handicap at Southwell (15.8f, good) 19 days ago, plenty in hand. 9 lb higher now but likely has more to give yet. Cruised clear to win very comfortably at Southwell last month, his second chasing start.
5
4th (5) (28/1 -56%) River Robe
28
28/1(-56%)
(5) River Robe 28/1, Yet to score for current yard but was making an encouraging chase debut when sprawling badly on landing 2 out at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 18 days ago. May well do better. Not one to rely upon but was running well until penultimate-fence mishap on chasing debut.
6
5th (6) (25/1 -213%) Ballydangan
25
25/1(-213%)
(6) Ballydangan 25/1, Maiden who didn't shape with any immediate promise for the Dan Skelton yard when down the field over hurdles at Chepstow last month. Back over the larger obstacles here but others are more convincing. 0-23 when trained in Ireland and did not get competitive on last month's stable debut.
3
|F| (3) (13/2 +46%) Jackpot Cash
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(3) Jackpot Cash 13/2, Showed ability over hurdles last term and may have needed outing when seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Chepstow (16f, good, 28/1) on debut over fences 12 days ago. Should have more to offer in this sphere. Travelled well to a point on chase/handicap debut and remains unexposed.
13:30 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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JOLYJUMP showed marked improvement from his chasing debut when he won cosily over 2m at Southwell last month and a 9lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent the son of Kapgarde from registering back-to-back wins. Dromlac Jury can give the selection plenty to think about if building on her promising chasing debut at Bangor in October. Ostrava Du Berlais represents an in-form yard and cannot be ruled out on just her second run after having a wind problem addressed.
OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS can be expected to improve from her promising Warwick chase debut and makes plenty of appeal. Southwell winner Jolyjump also looks progressive and rates the chief threat.
Ostrava Du Berlais is respected but JOLYJUMP (nap) was a very stylish winner at Southwell last time and is taken to defy a 9lb rise.
(7) Ski Lodge 11/4, Useful form when making second start in bumpers a winning one at Chepstow in January. Went with more promise than bare result might imply after 10 months off when seventh of 15 in Ffos Las maiden hurdle 24 days ago and he's a likely improver stepping up in trip. May have needed the run on hurdling debut and he's open to progress upped in trip.
3
2nd (3) (6/1 -71%) Jo Coko
6
6/1(-71%)
(3) Jo Coko 6/1, £105,000 5-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Dam, French 2¼m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/winning chaser (2m-2½m winner) New Rock. Won only start in Irish points (Feb 2024) and he's one to note in the betting on Rules bow. Won Irish point in February before being sold for £105,000; interesting on rules debut.
2
3rd (2) (15/2 +46%) Grand Geste
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(2) Grand Geste 15/2, Down the field in 2 bumpers but left previous hurdling exploits in his wake when second of 14 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (20f) 6 weeks ago, headed dying strides. A repeat gives him sound claims of getting involved. Nearly caused a 200-1 shock at Carlisle and he's not ruled out on this step up to 3m.
8
4th (8) (7/4 +47%) Star Of Diamonds
1.75
7/4(+47%)
(8) Star Of Diamonds 7/4, €26,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam (h90), bumper/2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Western Run. Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (Mar 2024). One to note on Rules bow with Cobden booked. Sold for £60,000 after Irish point win in March; needs watching in market on rules debut.
5
5th (5) (6/1 +63%) Martin Plage
6
6/1(+63%)
(5) Martin Plage 6/1, Didn't kick on in bumpers but bright start after 7 months off when fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 49 days ago. Now he needs to build on that effort. Not beaten far on hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m3f); in the mix if he can build on that.
6
6th (6) (50/1 -100%) Shadow Chaser
50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Shadow Chaser 50/1, Point winner who was third in a 19f Cork bumper for John Gleeson and has shown a bit in a trio of novice hurdles in the North this autumn. However, handicaps promise to be more his thing. Well held in three hurdle runs for new yard this season and remains best watched for now.
11
7th (11) (20/1 +60%) Subtle Fortune
20
20/1(+60%)
(11) Subtle Fortune 20/1, Successful twice in points since a low-key effort only start in bumpers but well held sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, soft, 25/1) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Needs to step up a good deal on that if she's to figure. 2-5 in points but was long way behind Carrig Kate on recent hurdling debut (2m7f).
12
8th (12) (40/1 +50%) Vroomoz Eile
40
40/1(+50%)
(12) Vroomoz Eile 40/1, Morozov mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Bennys King. Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (Apr 13). One to monitor in the betting for clues on Rules debut. Wears hood. 0-13 in Irish points and is best watched on this switch to hurdling; hood added.
1
9th (1) (50/1 +38%) Balking
50
50/1(+38%)
(1) Balking 50/1, Showed ability when fourth only start in bumpers and stepped up on hurdles debut when fifth of 11 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 15 days ago, not knocked about. However, handicaps promise to be more his bag moving forward. Well held in both hurdle runs this autumn and he's probably more of a handicap prospect.
4
10th (4) (200/1 -150%) Ligety
200
200/1(-150%)
(4) Ligety 200/1, Showed some promise when fifth in a Warwick bumper on debut back in April but friendless in betting and struggling some way out when pulled up in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Passed over here with cheekpieces quickly discarded. Eyecatcher in sole bumper but was pulled up at 125-1 on hurdling debut last month.
13:40 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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Having filled the runner-up berth over hurdles at Stratford and Bangor in recent months, a breakthrough victory could be on the horizon for CARRIG KATE. The daughter of Westerner appears to have been found a weaker contest and she edges the vote over Grand Geste. The five-year-old almost caused a huge upset when second at Carlisle in October and he isn't taken lightly. Market support for point winner Jo Coko on his Rules debut would be interesting.
Market support behind one of the newcomers would look significant but CARRIG KATE would likely have opened her account but for a final-flight blunder at Bangor 3 weeks ago and shades the vote to come out on top. Ski Lodge looks a likely improver following an encouraging hurdles debut run at Ffos Las and is feared. Of the newcomers, Star of Diamonds and Jo Coko look particularly interesting.
Preference is for heavy-ground point winner CARRIG KATE, who was only just caught in a 2m7f novice at Bangor three weeks ago.
(3) Havanagreattime 9/2, Made a winning return from 6 months off in March. 8/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 30 days ago, not looking an easy ride. Dual winner but not that competitive in two runs since on either side of being gelded.
5
2nd (5) (3/1 +57%) Palmar Bay
3
3/1(+57%)
(5) Palmar Bay 3/1, 5/1, wasn't seen to best effect when third of 8 in handicap at Haydock (6f, heavy) 47 days ago. Makes polytrack debut back up in trip. Record of 3-10; not on a bad mark and hasn't had many chances over this far.
7
3rd (7) (15/2 +12%) Tiger Crusade
7.5
15/2(+12%)
(7) Tiger Crusade 15/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 76 days ago, left poorly placed. Lurks on a dangerous mark back on the AW. Better on AW than turf but hasn't been firing for a while now and has been off for 76 days.
6
4th (6) (10/1 +0%) Local Music
10
10/1(+0%)
(6) Local Music 10/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. 13/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, reportedly losing action, but she's turned out quite quickly. Three-time winner but well beaten the last twice and he's up in class here.
4
5th (4) (15/8 +32%) Smart Hero
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(4) Smart Hero 15/8, Winner at Southwell in August. Ninth of 14 in handicap (6/4) at Kempton (7f) 28 days ago, doing too much too soon. Hood needs to settle him down but he retains potential. Hood tried after pulling too hard latest; probably has the ability to deal with this mark.
8
6th (8) (40/1 -233%) Serenity Dream
40
40/1(-233%)
(8) Serenity Dream 40/1, Last of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 5/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Hasn't built on on a promising debut for this yard and now goes in cheekpieces.
1
7th (1) (15/2 -25%) Hafeet Alain
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(1) Hafeet Alain 15/2, Course winner. 25/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago, having run of race. This represents a drop in class. This is a drop in class from contesting strong handicaps and he's been running well.
13:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
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Although he has proved expensive to follow on his last two defeats, a first-time hood could prove the key to unlocking SMART HERO's ability. The Shamardal gelding was far too keen when finishing ninth at Kempton last month, but he may take some stopping if settling better. Hafeet Alain arrives on the back of a respectable sixth in a class 2 event at the same venue as the selection and is a viable alternative dropping in class. Local Hero and Palmar Bay are also noted.
TIGER CRUSADE hasn't won for a while but the assessor has given him a major chance back on his favoured surface, so he's an appealing candidate. A hood may help Smart Hero settle down and he's feared, along with Hafeet Alain down slightly in class.
Ed Walker's HAFEET ALAIN hasn't been running at all badly in stronger handicaps and is well drawn to employ positive tactics that suit.
(7) Tour Ovalie 11/4, Fair in bumpers and of similar merit over hurdles, resuming winning ways in 5-runner handicap at Hereford the previous month, leading dying strides after forced to switch run-in. 3 lb rise highly unlikely to prevent another good run. Finished well to thwart Love Tree at Hereford last month and is now 2-10 over hurdles.
6
2nd (6) (5/2 +64%) Brendas Asking
2.5
5/2(+64%)
(6) Brendas Asking 5/2, Promise in bumpers and easily best effort over hurdles when landing 9-runner handicap over C&D in October, always holding on. Ran respectably from a 7 lb higher mark when third at Exeter since and should remain competitive. C&D winner in October and subsequent Exeter third was perfectly respectable.
2
3rd (2) (14/1 -100%) Panic Attack
14
14/1(-100%)
(2) Panic Attack 14/1, Three-time hurdles winner who showed useful form over fences in 2022/23 season. Has a 21-month absence to overcome but has been given a chance by the assessor on first start for Dan Skelton. Watch betting. Very well handicapped on old hurdle/chase form; makes stable debut after long layoff.
8
4th (8) (25/1 -127%) Komedy Kicks
25
25/1(-127%)
(8) Komedy Kicks 25/1, Fair maiden on Flat and showed similar form when landing a Worcester maiden and a Stratford novice in the summer of 2023. Pulled up on sole outing for Harriet Dickin at Newton Abbot in July but could revive on first start for Dan Skelton. Pulled up in July, after a layoff, but makes stable debut from a good mark.
5
5th (5) (12/1 -243%) Love Tree
12
12/1(-243%)
(5) Love Tree 12/1, Dual hurdles winner who ran well in a first-time tongue strap after 7 months off when second to Tour Ovalie at Hereford on return in November. However, worryingly reverted to her weak-finishing ways on her Uttoxeter chasing debut since and now back over hurdles. Emptied quickly on recent chasing debut but earlier hurdle form makes her a player.
3
6th (3) (9/2 +50%) Ip Up
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(3) Ip Up 9/2, Likeable sort who ran better than on her sole previous start over fences in Britain when second of 6 at Uttoxeter (2m) 18 days ago. Return to hurdling certainly no negative judged on last season's exploits and likely to be in the thick of the action. Good second over fences last month and reverts to hurdling on a good mark.
9
7th (9) (14/1 +50%) Demoiselle Kap
14
14/1(+50%)
(9) Demoiselle Kap 14/1, Inconsistent sort who got back to winning ways in minor event chase at Pau in January. Mixed bag in 3 outings since. Has left Sophie Leech and market perhaps best guide setting out for a new yard. Dual hurdle and dual chase winner when trained in France; makes British debut today.
4
8th (4) (14/1 -75%) Not Now Nathaniel
14
14/1(-75%)
(4) Not Now Nathaniel 14/1, Debut bumper winner who also made a successful start over hurdles (fitted with a hood) in 4-runner novice at Aintree in May. Looked slightly more straightforward when following up at Bangor but limitations rather exposed since and others more persuasive from a stiff-looking mark. 2-4 in novice hurdles and could easily have more to offer in handicaps.
1
9th (1) (12/1 -60%) Arclight
12
12/1(-60%)
(1) Arclight 12/1, Fair winning juvenile hurdler who immediately proved herself a much better chaser, winning first 3 starts over fences at the end of 2023. Never going after an early mistake in a Kempton Grade 2 in February and again let down by her jumping at Chepstow on her reappearance. Reverts to hurdling now. Dual Listed chase winner last season; pulled up last twice but in much calmer waters here.
14:03 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
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Tour Ovalie had Love Tree (second) half-a-length behind when scoring at Hereford last month and she can confirm her superiority over that rival to go close. However, it may pay to side with ARCLIGHT, who hasn't been seen in this sphere since finishing well held in a premier handicap at Cheltenham in April last year. Nicky Henderson's five-year-old will find this a much easier assignment and her class might pull her through. Panic Attack completes the shortlist.
TOUR OVALIE was value for a bit extra over the result in overcoming some late interference at Hereford last month and a 3 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. C&D winner Brendas Asking seems highly likely to give another good account, with the likeable Ip Up completing the shortlist.
The pick is IP UP, who ran well in defeat over fences last month and remains well handicapped on the best of this year's hurdling form.
(5) Royal Infantry 11/10, Point/bumper winner who opened his hurdling account in ready style at the first attempt in 9-runner novice at Chepstow 28 days ago. Has the scope for plenty of progress and looks the one to beat. UK point winner; has since won two bumpers and Chepstow novice hurdle; contender.
2
2nd (2) (11/8 +21%) Crest Of Fortune
1.375
11/8(+21%)
(2) Crest Of Fortune 11/8, Related to several winners and made a successful start in Wincanton bumper in December. Good fifth at Newbury next time and returned with a comfortable success in a Ffos Las novice on hurdling debut. One to consider with more to come. Bumper winner who won a Ffos Las novice hurdle last time; down in trip but a chance.
1
3rd (1) (15/2 -67%) Circuit Breaker
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(1) Circuit Breaker 15/2, Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) who landed a 4-runner novice at Kempton with ease on hurdling debut. Much more required here but he's a definite player. Dual Flat winner; bought 260,000gns; easy winner on hurdles debut; improvement likely.
6
4th (6) (66/1 +0%) Parisian Fashion
66
66/1(+0%)
(6) Parisian Fashion 66/1, €40,000 5-y-o, Champs Elysees mare. Sister to point bumper/bumper winner Phantom Gold. Dam, multiple bumper winner, also useful 2m/17f hurdle winner. Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points (May 12). 40,000euros buy after winning Irish point in May; no easy task on hurdles/stable debut.
4
5th (4) (33/1 -313%) Monaco Rules
33
33/1(-313%)
(4) Monaco Rules 33/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in France and made a winning start to hurdling for Francois Nicolle at Cholet 58 days ago. Interesting recruit. Three wins on the Flat and won only hurdles start when trained in France; this is tougher.
3
6th (3) (33/1 -32%) Lass De La Blairie
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Lass De La Blairie 33/1, Fair hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, won 13-runner juvenile hurdle at Pau (17.4f, soft, 52/1). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving E. Grall. Wears tongue strap. Open to progress. Ex-French; 52-1-winner on debut last December; quite interesting on first run for new yard.
14:15 Haydock Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
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CIRCUIT BREAKER made a strong impression when bolting up on his hurdling debut at Kempton in October and he might have plenty more to offer. The four-year-old was a good performer on the Flat and should have no issues with this drop in trip. Crest Of Fortune was successful in good style over 2m4f at Ffos Las last month and should mount a bold bid with Harry Cobden booked, while Royal Infantry is another to consider.
ROYAL INFANTRY is already building up an excellent strike rate and, following a bloodless success at Chepstow on hurdling debut, he's the most appealing in a race where all six can be given some sort of chance. Crest of Fortune looks the main danger ahead of Circuit Breaker.
A competitive race can go to ROYAL INFANTRY who has won a point, two bumpers and a Chepstow maiden hurdle.
(11) Poetic Jack 10/3, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 11/2) 13 days ago. Worth a chance to go one better despite poor draw. Infrequent winner but a runner-up twice last month, including C&D; needs more to win.
8
2nd (8) (4/1 +43%) Alshimali
4
4/1(+43%)
(8) Alshimali 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, first run since leaving Marcus Tregoning when creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 21 days ago, never nearer. Could build on that. Didn't run badly over C&D on last month's stable debut but looked a tricky ride.
7
3rd (7) (25/1 -25%) Ravensbourne
25
25/1(-25%)
(7) Ravensbourne 25/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Mike Murphy & Michael Keady when tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. 12-race maiden; well held on recent stable debut; no headgear for the first time in 2024.
1
4th (1) (4/1 +60%) Supernova Steps
4
4/1(+60%)
(1) Supernova Steps 4/1, Winner at Southwell in November. 11/4, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Easy win at Southwell on AW debut; flopped at Newcastle latest; still has potential.
10
5th (10) (15/2 -15%) Lilkian
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(10) Lilkian 15/2, 4-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/2, fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 13 days ago. On an appealing mark and Jason Watson takes over Prolific AW winner but 0-13 this year and losing run set to continue.
2
6th (2) (9/1 -13%) Sisters In The Sky
9
9/1(-13%)
(2) Sisters In The Sky 9/1, 3 wins from 24 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in October. 7/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Shortlist material. In better form than his figures suggests but stall 12 makes life tricky.
3
7th (3) (16/1 -60%) Southbank
16
16/1(-60%)
(3) Southbank 16/1, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Last of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 19 days ago. Has a bit to prove. Down in grade, returns to 6f and looks one to be interested in at this level.
5
8th (5) (50/1 -257%) Milliethemollie
50
50/1(-257%)
(5) Milliethemollie 50/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy, 25/1) 51 days ago. Hard to fancy. Poor run on heavy ground when last seen; fair mark but drawn wide and others are stronger.
9
9th (9) (12/1 -9%) Doves Of Peace
12
12/1(-9%)
(9) Doves Of Peace 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Ninth of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Needs headgear to perk him up. Not at best in two runs following a Wolverhampton win in October; change of headgear today.
12
10th (12) (25/1 +0%) Bobby On The Beat
25
25/1(+0%)
(12) Bobby On The Beat 25/1, 3-time C&D winner. Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 28/1) 13 days ago. Others preferred. Ended 2023 quietly and no better on last month's return from 13 months off.
6
11th (6) (33/1 -136%) Miss Moonshine
33
33/1(-136%)
(6) Miss Moonshine 33/1, C&D winner. 15/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Becoming well treated but likely to need this. Returns from an absence on a handy mark and she goes well here; now tongue tied.
4
12th (4) (9/1 +10%) Sassy Redhead
9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Sassy Redhead 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 12/1) 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Conditions to suit and she's on a winning mark; caught wide here latest; considered.
14:25 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
POETIC JACK has been knocking on the door of late with a pair of runner-up efforts, including last time out over C&D, and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread. Sisters In The Sky has strong claims on his penultimate second over this distance at Wolverhampton, while Doves Of Peace is another to consider for in-form connections. Lilkian and Supernova Steps are likely to be thereabouts as well.
POETIC JACK arrives in top form, which can't be said for many of his rivals, and he might be able to go one better than last time if he can get a reasonable position from stall 10. Sisters In The Sky is a threat and Alshimali is worthy of interest having his second outing for his current yard.
This is a drop in grade for SOUTHBANK and he can capitalise on the return to 6f. Sassy Redhead heads the long list of dangers.
(6) Dreaming Blue 3/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark with plenty to spare at Fontwell in March and followed up back there 3 weeks later. Good third of 4 at Wincanton on return despite being a bit rusty early on. Possibly just failed for stamina when third in this last year but that was on heavy ground. Big shout. Second in this race last year and ran okay on seasonal debut last month.
2
2nd (2) (7/4 +36%) Frenchy Du Large
1.75
7/4(+36%)
(2) Frenchy Du Large 7/4, Dual 2½m winner during 2021/22 campaign and posted one of his best efforts since that double when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Haydock. Backed that up when filling same spot at Market Rasen but has a long absence to overcome (off 19 months). In good form when last seen in spring 2023; resumes with cheekpieces missing.
7
3rd (7) (6/1 +70%) Bass Rock
6
6/1(+70%)
(7) Bass Rock 6/1, Useful chase/hurdles winner at his best but struggled for form over fences last season for Sandy Thomson and offered little on yard bow in 2m4f Cheltenham handicap hurdle 40 days ago. Has work to do. Out of form last season and made low-key reappearance for new stable in October.
5
4th (5) (20/1 -43%) Cap Du Nord
20
20/1(-43%)
(5) Cap Du Nord 20/1, Resumed winning ways at Perth in July. Below par since, however, so easy enough to look elsewhere (6 of his 9 chase wins have come in February or March). Nine chase wins; has not shown much on his two outings since returning from a break.
3
|F| (3) (8/1 +0%) Masters Legacy
8
8/1(+0%)
(3) Masters Legacy 8/1, Chase debut winner at Exeter 2 years ago but failed to build on that and looked very rusty after a long absence when well held there in October. Significantly more is needed. Very lightly raced in recent years; well beaten in October, after latest layoff.
8
|PU| (8) (10/1 -54%) Strictlyadancer
10
10/1(-54%)
(8) Strictlyadancer 10/1, Won 3 on the bounce over fences during 2021/22. Missed the following season and record since has been patchy, running poorly at Cheltenham latest having shaped well there the time before. Below form last time but this race is less competitive and he's on a good mark.
4
|PU| (4) (11/2 -100%) Only The Bold
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(4) Only The Bold 11/2, Initially did well switched to fences in headgear for David Pipe but last season proved to be a washout. However, starts the new campaign on a potentially good mark for this yard so not taken lightly. Out of form last season but makes stable debut from a very good mark.
14:35 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
DREAMING BLUE was far from disgraced when finishing third at Wincanton on his latest outing and the handicapper might have been kind to drop him 1lb for that performance. Anthony Honeyball's seven-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to get back to winning ways. Frenchy Du Large filled the runner-up spot at Market Rasen in May last year and provided he is ready to go on his return, he could have a say. Strictlyadancer could be in the mix for the minor honours.
DREAMING BLUE, who ran well in this race last year, is a chaser on the upgrade and can resume winning ways on the back of an encouraging return at Wincanton. Only The Bold is an interesting contender starting out on a handy mark for his in-form yard, so may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Frenchy du Large, who has a large absence to overcome.
Jamie Snowden's ONLY THE BOLD is given the verdict in the hope he has been reinvigorated by a change of stable.
(2) Cloudy Glen 11/8, Hard to predict but talented on his day and returns on a good mark with his stable firing, so worth taking a chance on. Hasn't won since 2021; these conditions suit, goes well fresh and is a definite contender.
3
2nd (3) (6/1 +0%) Good Boy Bobby
6
6/1(+0%)
(3) Good Boy Bobby 6/1, Back-to-back winner in 3m veterans' handicap chases this time last year and wasn't discredited when third of 4 at Sandown last time. Looks a big player. Two wins last year; not quite at his best in two runs this term but not without a chance.
1
3rd (1) (13/2 -30%) Empire Steel
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Empire Steel 13/2, Excuses in Topham at Aintree last season but had returned to winning ways at Kelso (21.6f) previously and was a respectable fourth back at Aintree when last seen in May. Can go well fresh so needs considering. Won over 2m5f last term, but solid form at this trip; coud go well after a break.
4
4th (4) (6/1 +25%) Omar Maretti
6
6/1(+25%)
(4) Omar Maretti 6/1, Landed a gamble when capitalising on further drop in the weights at Catterick (25.2f) in February. Run of form ended when last seen 7 months ago and may come on for this return. Won on heavy at Catterick last term; not quite as good since; may be better for the run.
7
|PU| (7) (12/1 -33%) Up Helly Aa King
12
12/1(-33%)
(7) Up Helly Aa King 12/1, Likeable chaser who landed 3m Ayr handicap in January and was back to winning ways at Kelso 7 months ago. Returns needing a career best but has gone well in this before. Two wins last season; suited by these conditions but likely to need the run after a break.
5
|PU| (5) (13/2 -18%) Smarty Wild
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(5) Smarty Wild 13/2, Useful handicap chaser, placed all 3 starts in 2022/23. Absent since but has been given chance by the handicapper and yard going well at present. All wins at shorter but stays 3m well; acts on soft but no easy task after 690-day break.
6
|PU| (6) (14/1 -56%) The Two Amigos
14
14/1(-56%)
(6) The Two Amigos 14/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when gaining his first win since 2019 in 2022 Welsh National. Did too much too soon in the Midlands National 3 months later and off the track since. Interesting what the market makes of him. Has run only once since winning 2022 Welsh National and no easy task after 627-day break.
14:45 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GOOD BOY BOBBY put in an underwhelming display when well beaten into third at Sandown last time, but he might be best judged on his effort when making the frame at Chepstow prior to that. Nigel Twiston-Davies' veteran competes off a 1lb lower mark and he looks the way to go. Cloudy Glen was pulled up in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen but he would be dangerous to dismiss, while Empire Steel is the pick of the remainder.
CLOUDY GLEN has been given a chance by the handicapper and returns with his stable in excellent form, so he gets the nod ahead of Good Boy Bobby, who boasts a solid record in these events. The Two Amigos returns from a lengthy absence on a good mark under optimum conditions, so he also needs considering.
As he has such a good record fresh the well-handicapped CLOUDY GLEN is taken to win his first race since the 2021 Ladbroke Trophy.
(12) Penna Rossa 12/1, Good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good to soft, 11/2) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Potentially well treated returning to this sphere. Flat maiden but has since developed into a capable hurdler who ran well last time.
4
1st (4) (9/1 +0%) Upepo
9
9/1(+0%)
(4) Upepo 9/1, C&D winner. 11/4, third of 5 in handicap at this course (15.8f, AW) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Not taken lightly. Forget last run in an unsatistfactory race; was 3-3 here before then; mark is fine.
8
2nd (8) (7/2 +50%) Currumbin
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(8) Currumbin 7/2, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Mike Murphy & Michael Keady when good third of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Worthy of interest. Handicapped to win races and made a positive stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f).
2
3rd (2) (14/1 -40%) Gold Aura
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Gold Aura 14/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Shaped as if back in form when second of 5 in handicap at this course (15.8f, AW, 10/3) 15 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Merits consideration with Probert on board. Although a longstanding maiden she's been runner-up nine times; has a chance.
9
4th (9) (10/3 +44%) Fravanco
3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(9) Fravanco 10/3, Course winner. Latest win at Kempton in September. 11/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (13f, AW) 15 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Course winner who hasn't run badly the last twice and has each-way claims.
6
5th (6) (25/1 -56%) Awtaad Prince
25
25/1(-56%)
(6) Awtaad Prince 25/1, 9/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 36 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Blinkers back on, hood back on. Not discounted. Patchy profile and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.
5
6th (5) (9/2 +44%) The Colorist
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(5) The Colorist 9/2, C&D winner. Winner here in September. Fourth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (12f) 56 days ago. Respected. A better horse here than at Kempton where he finished fourth last time.
3
7th (3) (15/2 -36%) Hill Station
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(3) Hill Station 15/2, C&D winner. 17/2, good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 13 days ago. One to consider. Can take a keen hold, as was again the case when a close fourth over C&D last time.
11
8th (11) (20/1 -264%) Highland Slipper
20
20/1(-264%)
(11) Highland Slipper 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, very good fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should be thereabouts. Latest run his best yet and open to improvement with cheekpieces added.
1
9th (1) (11/1 +45%) Ectocross
11
11/1(+45%)
(1) Ectocross 11/1, Course winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 22/1) 34 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Restricted to two runs this year after being gelded and tailed off both times.
10
10th (10) (25/1 -108%) Nancy P
25
25/1(-108%)
(10) Nancy P 25/1, C&D winner. Winner here in June. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 50 days ago. First run for yard after leaving S. P. C. Woods. C&D winner but regressed for Sean Woods and left that yard for 8,000gns.
7
11th (7) (22/1 +12%) Grey D'ars
22
22/1(+12%)
(7) Grey D'ars 22/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 12/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 35 days ago. Others preferred. Disappointed on return from a break at Nottingham and soft ground was no excuse.
14:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
An eye-catcher on his first start for Hilal Kobeissi when not beaten far in third at Wolverhampton last month, CURRUMBIN is entitled to build upon that effort and he may be able to break the maiden at the 12th time of asking. Hill Station didn't do himself any favours when taking a keen hold over C&D last time out, but he is capable on his day, as well as Fravanco, who should be suited by dropping back in trip.
CURRUMBIN has slipped in the weights and took a firm step back in the right direction when third on debut for this yard at Wolverhampton, so he's worth taking a chance on in a wide-open contest. In-form pair Fravanco and Highland Slipper are others to consider.
Henry Candy's HIGHLAND SLIPPER ran his best race last time out and this lightly-raced 3yo edges preference in the new cheekpieces.
(5) Superbolt 11/10, No great shakes over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland but has upped his game for new yard, runner-up all 3 starts, going close switched to fences last twice. Should go well again stepping up in trip. Went close in his first two chases (2m4f/2m5f); moves up in trip again today.
4
2nd (4) (8/1 -60%) Current Mood
8
8/1(-60%)
(4) Current Mood 8/1, Better for return when capitalising on a much-reduced mark over C&D, scraping home in the end having looked in control. Seemed stretched by the longer trip at Hereford since. In the mix. Just held on for narrow C&D win in October but has regressive profile overall.
3
3rd (3) (7/1 -17%) Lagonda
7
7/1(-17%)
(3) Lagonda 7/1, Point/hurdles winner but ended last season badly out of form. At least starts the new campaign on a nice mark with yard going well. Ended last season on a low note but resumes on career-low mark; can't be ruled out.
2
|F| (2) (13/2 -18%) Blairgowrie
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(2) Blairgowrie 13/2, Off the mark over hurdles in 13-runner handicap at Newbury at the end of the 2021/22 season and made an encouraging belated return/chase debut when second there in January. However, ran an alarmingly wayward race when pulled up at Kempton on return so bit to prove now. Jumped poorly on seasonal debut; big player if judged on Newbury second in January, though.
1
|PU| (1) (10/3 -90%) Phantom Getaway
3.333333
10/3(-90%)
(1) Phantom Getaway 10/3, Winning Irish pointer/hurdler. No show in 3 starts over fences last season but fared much better (had a breathing operation and tongue tied) when second at Ffos Las on return. Entitled to come on for that so leading claims with yard remaining in fine form. Arrested decline when second on seasonal debut at Ffos Las; remains well handicapped.
15:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having filled the runner-up spot on his last three outings, another good account is forecast from Superbolt. However, the four-year-old is a further 2lb higher than his latest second at Hereford and he isn't certain to stay this distance. With that in mind, C&D winner CURRENT MOOD is taken to put her Hereford third behind her. Evan Williams' mare is only 3lb higher than her victory here two starts ago and she is unexposed in this discipline. Phantom Getaway is likely to be involved as well.
PHANTOM GETAWAY got his career back on track fitted with a tongue strap (also had a breathing operation) when runner-up at Ffos Las on return and should make a bold bid to go one place better. Superbolt has taken well to fences for this yard and rates the main threat.
He didn't jump well enough last time but BLAIRGOWRIE has strong claims if judged on his chase-debut second in January.
(3) Hazy Glen 7/2, Bumper winner who showed plenty of promise when placed 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles last winter. Remains with potential sent handicapping, the return to this longer trip sure to suit. Promise in all three runs over hurdles and needs a close look on handicap/seasonal debut.
11
2nd (11) (4/1 +60%) Haarar
4
4/1(+60%)
(11) Haarar 4/1, Back-to-back winner over hurdles in May but has disappointed on both starts over timber since. Well positioned when scoring on the Flat at Redcar last month (14f, soft) and could have a say if arriving in the same form here. Dual hurdle winner who won on the Flat at Redcar latest; not ruled out back in this sphere.
2
3rd (2) (6/1 -20%) Blue Fin
6
6/1(-20%)
(2) Blue Fin 6/1, Has a good record fresh and made a winning seasonal return at Carlisle in October. Backed that up with a creditable fourth there (17.2f, good to soft, 6/1) 15 days ago and he can back that up with cheekpieces applied. Looks weighted near best again but he should give it another good shot with headgear added.
4
4th (4) (15/2 +25%) Thereisnodoubt
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(4) Thereisnodoubt 15/2, Veteran shaped as if in need of the run after a 10-month absence when ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft, 20/1) 41 days ago. Below last winning mark but others make greater appeal. On dangerous mark but he's well into the veteran stage and others are preferred.
8
5th (8) (100/1 +0%) Pacini
100
100/1(+0%)
(8) Pacini 100/1, Went wrong way after winning a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last December and showed nothing when down the field at Carlisle on debut for new yard. Hard to fancy. Has struggled in last five starts including on stable debut in October; opposable.
6
6th (6) (11/1 +8%) Hasty Brook
11
11/1(+8%)
(6) Hasty Brook 11/1, Fairly useful at his best and ran well when second over C&D in March 2023. Off the track since his next outing, so market may act as best guide to expectations after 20 months off. Back from long absence but was runner-up over C&D on penultimate run; watch market.
5
|U| (5) (10/3 +39%) Guard Duty
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(5) Guard Duty 10/3, Bumper winner in late 2022 who left his hurdling debut form behind in a first-time hood when landing a 9-runner novice at Uttoxeter in July. Pulled hard at that track next time, but remains of interest sent handicapping after 5 months off. Bumper/hurdle winner who is unexposed in this sphere; interesting on handicap debut.
9
|U| (9) (13/2 -44%) Jet Marshall
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(9) Jet Marshall 13/2, Attracted support and showed improved form to make a winning handicap in a 17-runner contest at Wincanton (19.8f, good to soft) in February 2023. Returns with yard in good form and he's highly respected. Won on handicap debut early in 2023; absent since but needs watching in market on comeback.
15:18 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BLUE FIN showed a likeable attitude when scoring gamely over 2m1f at Carlisle on his penultimate start and he shaped as if he was still in good heart when showing up well for a long way before fading into fourth late on over the same C&D recently. Off an unchanged mark with cheekpieces enlisted for the first time, he gets the nod to return to winning ways. Guard Duty could get into contention on his handicap debut, provided he settles better. Jet Marshall returns from a long absence and warrants a market check.
HAZY GLEN appeals as the type to do better now tackling handicaps and is fancied to make a winning return with the step back up in trip promising to suit. Jet Marshall confirmed the promise of his qualifying runs when scoring on his handicap bow in February and has to be respected returning from an absence for the in-form Hobbs & White yard, with Blue Fin completing the shortlist.
Hazy Glen has run well in all of his three hurdle runs, but the vote goes to another handicap newcomer in GUARD DUTY.
(1) Overnight Oats 10/11, Much improved when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 13/8) 18 days ago, well on top finish. The one to beat. Resurgent 4yo who has won at Wolverhampton the last twice and is a major player again.
4
2nd (4) (25/1 -14%) Bo Taifan
25
25/1(-14%)
(4) Bo Taifan 25/1, C&D winner. 33/1, first run since leaving Denis Quinn when last of 14 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Visor back on. On dangerous mark back on turf and he's not ruled out with regular visor reapplied.
2
3rd (2) (11/1 +31%) River Wharfe
11
11/1(+31%)
(2) River Wharfe 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Brighton in August. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Brighton (7f, heavy, 9/1) 48 days ago. Deserves respect. Six-time winner; runner-up at Brighton latest and has possibilities back up in trip.
3
3rd (3) (22/1 +12%) Hellavapace
22
22/1(+12%)
(3) Hellavapace 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in September. 28/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 41 days ago. Others preferred. Infrequent winner who has lost her way and needs a major turnaround.
8
5th (8) (40/1 -21%) Platinum Jubilee
40
40/1(-21%)
(8) Platinum Jubilee 40/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Hard to make a case for in current form. Mark is tumbling but she's struggled for current yard since April and has lots to prove.
12
6th (12) (20/1 -25%) Boujee Gold
20
20/1(-25%)
(12) Boujee Gold 20/1, 14/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Fair fourth at Wolverhampton latest but she's not easy to predict and is now 1-14.
10
7th (10) (16/1 +36%) Peter Piper
16
16/1(+36%)
(10) Peter Piper 16/1, 18/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 20 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Lightly raced 3yo but he can only be watched until he shows more promising signs.
5
8th (5) (7/2 +56%) Charlatan
3.5
7/2(+56%)
(5) Charlatan 7/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Not dismissed. Record of 3-7 on AW but he's finished down the field in last two runs; bit to prove.
11
9th (11) (10/1 -100%) Star Of Atlantis
10
10/1(-100%)
(11) Star Of Atlantis 10/1, 9/2, first run since leaving T. Gibney when sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 32 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Could have more to offer for this yard. Yet to finish placed after six starts and needs to raise her game back on Polytrack.
7
10th (7) (22/1 -57%) Believe It
22
22/1(-57%)
(7) Believe It 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent sixth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (7f) 35 days ago. More required. Unexposed 3yo but she needs improvement on this step up to 1m.
15:25 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
OVERNIGHT OATS is in the form of his life at present and stepping back up in trip should not inconvenience as he looks to follow up on a comfortable success over 7f at Wolverhampton. A mark of 55 is still much lower than his career best and the four-year-old is likely to have too much for Brighton second River Wharfe and Star Of Atlantis, who can improve on her first start for new connections at Southwell.
OVERNIGHT OATS is one of many from his yard that are thriving at the moment and, having only gone up 4 lb for his latest success, he's well fancied to complete the hat-trick. River Wharfe arrives on the back of a solid showing and looks a danger, while Star of Atlantis is unexposed for her current stable.
This can go to the resurgent 4yo OVERNIGHT OATS (nap), who has won at Wolverhampton on his last two starts and remains well treated.
(4) Ohmyviette 11/4, Twice-raced gelding. 7/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at this C&D 33 days ago. Not out of things. This is much weaker than his first two starts and looks well capable of getting involved.
5
2nd (5) (6/4 +55%) Sharkii
1.5
6/4(+55%)
(5) Sharkii 6/4, Consistent sort who posted another fair effort when fifth of 12 in maiden at this course (6f) 35 days ago. Tongue strap back on. One for shortlist. This is probably the weakest maiden he has come across and he should be thereabouts.
9
3rd (9) (6/1 -167%) Hello Luna
6
6/1(-167%)
(9) Hello Luna 6/1, Foaled February 4. €85,000 foal, €220,000 yearling, €220,000 2-y-o, Hello Youmzain filly. One to note on debut. Interesting newcomer and will not have to be a star to get involved.
8
4th (8) (12/1 -20%) Bansha Belle
12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Bansha Belle 12/1, Twice-raced filly. 8/1, first run since leaving Jack W. Davison when ninth of 10 in maiden at this C&D 33 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more appealing. Disappointing over C&D last month but certainly has the ability to do better.
10
5th (10) (66/1 -100%) Tino Pai
66
66/1(-100%)
(10) Tino Pai 66/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 10/1, sixth of 8 in nursery at this C&D 12 days ago. Work to do. Eight-race maiden and well beaten in a pair of nurseries here last month; others preferred.
3
6th (3) (100/1 -52%) Little Lando
100
100/1(-52%)
(3) Little Lando 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at this course (6f) 19 days ago, hampered. Did not shape last time like a drop back to five was what he needed; others preferred.
1
7th (1) (12/1 +52%) Cali Case
12
12/1(+52%)
(1) Cali Case 12/1, Once-raced gelding. 14/1 and tongue strap on, seventeenth of 21 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) on debut 48 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Showed little after a slow start in a Curragh maiden in October; best watched.
6
8th (6) (5/1 -100%) The Duke Mardukas
5
5/1(-100%)
(6) The Duke Mardukas 5/1, Found improvement, in first time blinkers, when fifth of 11 in minor event (14/1) at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Drop back in trip should suit and holds solid claims. Drop back in trip here should suit well and no surprise should he improve enough to figure.
7
9th (7) (250/1 -150%) Argent Rapide
250
250/1(-150%)
(7) Argent Rapide 250/1, Twice-raced filly. First run since leaving Amy Murphy when last of 10 in maiden at this course (7f, 150/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Plum last in one maiden in England and again on debut for this stable here last month.
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HELLO LUNA twice went through the sales ring at Arqana for 220,000 euro and wouldn't need to be anything out of the ordinary to score on debut. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly is the first foal out of a Listed-winning daughter of Harbour Watch and market support would be significant. There is little to choose between Bansha Belle and the experienced Sharkii on running behind Karazhal over 6f here in September, while The Duke Mardukas enters calculations having shown pace when fifth to Dark Ace here, also over 6f, last month. Ohmyviette has also shown some promise in two outings here.
Preference is for THE DUKE MARDUKAS, who left his debut effort behind when fifth at this course last month and may have more to offer yet. Joseph O'Brien's newcomer Hello Luna and the consistent Sharkii rate the principal dangers.
Preference is for DUKE OF MARDUKAS, who shaped last time like this trip would suit and has more improvement in him
(5) Mustang Betty 12/1, Hooded and shaped quite nicely having been a long way back early when third of 10 at Warwick in November 2023. Off the track since. Quite promising debut when third at Warwick last November but not seen again since.
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1st (4) (6/4 +8%) Jackie Hobbs
1.5
6/4(+8%)
(4) Jackie Hobbs 6/4, £36,000 3-y-o, £130,000 4-y-o, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam fairly useful 2½m-3m hurdle winner. Won only outing in Irish points in March and transferred to a good yard. Lot to like. Bought for £130,000 after winning Irish point debut; new stable does very well in bumpers.
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2nd (8) (8/1 -140%) Service Minimum
8
8/1(-140%)
(8) Service Minimum 8/1, Sent off 15/2 and produced a promising first effort when third of 12 in bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. From a top stable and can be expected to improve. Stayed on for third on debut at Uttoxeter in October and has a big role to play here.
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3rd (6) (6/1 -20%) Pollyanna's Dream
6
6/1(-20%)
(6) Pollyanna's Dream 6/1, €52,000 My Dream Boat filly. Dam (c134/h132), 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Lord Ballim. Gambled on and showed plenty to work on when second of 8 starting out at Wincanton a month ago, albeit no match for the winner. Out of a useful jumper; good second on debut at Wincanton in October; shortlisted here.
3
4th (3) (12/1 +25%) I Am The Moon
12
12/1(+25%)
(3) I Am The Moon 12/1, Pether's Moon mare. Dam (h142) bumper/2m-21f hurdle winner. Stuck to her task pretty well when fifth on 12 on last month's Ffos Las debut. Just a respectable fifth on debut at Ffos Las last month; needs to take a step forward.
9
5th (9) (11/2 +21%) Sharp Glance
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(9) Sharp Glance 11/2, Passing Glance filly. Sister to bumper winner Eyes Right and half-sister to modest hurdler Come On Nia, stays 21f. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Out of a useful bumper/jumps winner for these connections; looks the part on paper.
1
6th (1) (14/1 +72%) Another Pearl
14
14/1(+72%)
(1) Another Pearl 14/1, Blue Bresil filly. Dam triple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (19f winner, stayed 3m). Showed a bit amidst inexperience when sixth of 10 in bumper at Uttoxeter for Ryan Potter in April. Similar form for new yard 6 months later. Not disgraced on either outing but needs to improve to pose a serious threat.
11
7th (11) (28/1 -75%) Astra Luna
28
28/1(-75%)
(11) Astra Luna 28/1, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including modest hurdler Admirals Bay. Wears tongue strap for debut. Half-sister to a useful Flat racer and two other Flat winners; rare bumper runner for yard.
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8th (10) (66/1 -100%) Sure To Please
66
66/1(-100%)
(10) Sure To Please 66/1, Malinas filly. Sister to bumper/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Arakhan and half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Fire Ship. Dam ran once on Flat. Half-sister to a Group 3 Flat winner; a couple of other newcomers appeal more.
7
9th (7) (33/1 0%) Pooley's Promise
33
33/1(0%)
(7) Pooley's Promise 33/1, Shirocco mare. Dam (h110), 2m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/winning chaser (stayed 2¾m) Storm of Swords. Third foal from a fair Irish hurdler; stable not known for winning bumpers.
12
10th (12) (20/1 -11%) Pepper Queen
20
20/1(-11%)
(12) Pepper Queen 20/1, £9,000 3-y-o, first foal, dam, ran twice on Flat in France, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (2m-2¼m winner) All The Answers out of useful hurdler/winning chaser Shatabdi (winner up to 2½m). First foal from a well-connected mare; worth a market check on debut.
2
11th (2) (100/1 -52%) Belt Of Venus
100
100/1(-52%)
(2) Belt Of Venus 100/1, Telescope filly. Dam (h97), 2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 3m) Pink Legend. First foal from a low-grade hurdle winner; stable not known for bumper success.
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SERVICE MINIMUM offered plenty to work with when third on her debut at Uttoxeter in October and she could be ready to open her account. The second that day subsequently hit the frame in a Listed NH Flat race at Cheltenham and Dan Skelton's filly ticks plenty of the right boxes. The 130,000-pound purchase Jackie Hobbs scored on her sole outing between the flags and market support for her would be interesting. Pollyanna's Dream and I Am The Moon are also worth a second look.
JACKIE HOBBS fetched £130,000 following her Irish point win in the spring and having transferred to Harry Derham, she may well be up to the job on Rules bow. Service Minimum showed plenty to work on starting out at Uttoxeter so she's second choice, ahead of Pollyanna's Dream.
Bought for a six-figure sum after her winning Irish point debut, JACKIE HOBBS recently had that form boosted by the runner-up.
(4) Comfort Line 9/2, Fair gelding. 4-time course winner. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 11/1) 12 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Stable in good form. Others more persuasive. No chance with Sayifyouwill in a 1m claimer here; ran okay in a 1m2f handicap since.
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2nd (5) (11/1 -22%) Skontonovski
11
11/1(-22%)
(5) Skontonovski 11/1, Fair gelding. 7-time course winner. 3 wins from 21 runs this year. Latest win here in October. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Yard having good spell (one of 4 runners for the yard). Too keen early on over C&D last week; should do better this time.
12
3rd (12) (9/2 +10%) Nikki Swango
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(12) Nikki Swango 9/2, Fair filly. Course winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Yard in good form and this represents a drop in class. Unlucky in a handicap last month before disappointing effort last week; not one to dismiss.
1
4th (1) (11/2 -144%) Sayifyouwill
5.5
11/2(-144%)
(1) Sayifyouwill 11/2, Fairly useful mare. 10/3, career best when winning 13-runner claimer at this course (8f) 21 days ago by 4 lengths from Comfort Line, quickening clear. First run for yard after leaving Stephen Thorne and she's on the shortlist. Suited by the race conditions and the drop to 7f is not a problem; the one to beat.
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5th (9) (28/1 +15%) Big Baby Bull
28
28/1(+15%)
(9) Big Baby Bull 28/1, Modest gelding. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9 lengths fourth of 13 to Sayifyouwill in claimer at this course (8f, 25/1) 21 days ago. Six-time winner but in decline, although did not run badly in a 1m claimer last month.
2
6th (2) (7/4 +65%) Shoot To Kill
1.75
7/4(+65%)
(2) Shoot To Kill 7/4, Fair gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Unable to follow up under an 8lb penalty here last week but should go well again.
11
7th (11) (9/1 +25%) Rumbled Again
9
9/1(+25%)
(11) Rumbled Again 9/1, Fair gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 13/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Third to Sayifyouwill and Comfort Line last month; may get closer over this trip.
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8th (8) (28/1 -75%) Clonmacash
28
28/1(-75%)
(8) Clonmacash 28/1, Fair gelding. Course winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 7 days ago. Trainer going well (one of 4 runners for the yard). Little to recommend so far for Ado McGuinness, including over C&D last week.
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9th (6) (14/1 -17%) Nezeeh
14
14/1(-17%)
(6) Nezeeh 14/1, Fairly useful gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tailed-off last of 8 to Mendelssohn Bay in UAE 2000 Guineas at Meydan (8f, 22/1). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Saeed Bin Suroor and hard to know how much ability he retains. Rated 80 but its ability to run to that sort of mark would have to be questionable.
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10th (3) (100/1 -300%) Signor Ferrari
100
100/1(-300%)
(3) Signor Ferrari 100/1, Fair gelding. First run since leaving J. J. Feane when below form 13¼ lengths eighth of 13 to Sayifyouwill in claimer at this course (8f, 40/1) 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Won a 1m2f Fairyhouse claimer in July; second run for Pat Murphy and looks up against it.
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11th (7) (50/1 -25%) Boomerang Bill
50
50/1(-25%)
(7) Boomerang Bill 50/1, Modest gelding. Bit below form 9¼ lengths fifth of 13 to Sayifyouwill in claimer (18/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Plenty to find on form. Ran okay behind Sayifyouwill and Comfort Line last month but much more needed.
13
12th (13) (200/1 -100%) The Expert
200
200/1(-100%)
(13) The Expert 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in claimer at Fairyhouse (10f, good to soft, 66/1), folding. Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Visored for 1st time. Uphill task. Tailed off in claimers the last twice in May; visor tried but hard to make a case for.
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13th (10) (150/1 -275%) Dear Daphne
150
150/1(-275%)
(10) Dear Daphne 150/1, Fair filly. 33/1, last of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September; failed to beat a rival in two starts since.
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SAYIFYOUWILL won nine times for Amanda Perrett, all over this trip, before being snapped up by Stephen Thorne this autumn and gaining a quick return in a claimer here over a mile last month. He beat Comfort Line by an easy four lengths and has since joined Sean Davis. Thorne now takes him on with Shoot To Kill, who was prominent throughout when scoring over C&D last month. Ado McGuinness has four runners, including Nikki Swango, who won a maiden here last year and indicated a return to form when narrowly denied on her penultimate start. Nezeeh won on debut at Thirsk for Saeed bin Suroor but his form tailed off badly in Meydan, including when lining up for the UAE 2000 Guineas.
SAYIFYOUWILL has a few quirks but she outclassed the opposition in a similar race to this over 1m 3 weeks ago and in the hope she gets a good pace to aim at, she can score again for new connections. Shoot To Kill is likely to give it another good go, while Nikki Swango could be the pick of the Adrian McGuinness quartet.
The selection is SAYIFYOUWILL (nap) who readily accounted for Comfort Line in a 1m claimer here last month and should do so again
(10) Sand Gazelle 20/1, Foaled March 8. 425,000 gns yearling, Frankel filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m Bluestocking out of very smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Emulous. 425,000gns yearling; dam winning half-sister to Arc heroine Bluestocking; newcomer of note.
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2nd (6) (8/1 -33%) Dancing Colours
8
8/1(-33%)
(6) Dancing Colours 8/1, Blue Point filly. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to top-class winner up to 7f Pinatubo out of useful 9.7f-11f winner Lava Flow. Fourth of 10 in novice at this C&D (5/1) on debut 35 days ago, slowly away. Should progress. Found wanting for pace over C&D five weeks ago; can do better but such progress is a must.
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3rd (13) (150/1 -50%) Trumptress
150
150/1(-50%)
(13) Trumptress 150/1, Foaled April 4. 40,000 gns foal, 30,000 gns yearling, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Without Parole filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Khunan. Dam, 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart 5f winner Dutch Masterpiece 30,000gns half-sister to Group 2-placed Khunan; one of two newcomers for the yard.
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4th (2) (6/1 +8%) Arabian Leopard
6
6/1(+8%)
(2) Arabian Leopard 6/1, 58,000 gns yearling, 150,000 gns 2-y-o, Ghaiyyath filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner (runner-up in Curragh Stakes). 14/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) on debut, very slowly away. Off 125 days. May well do better. Promising 4th in a useful 7f maiden at Goodwood in August; one of the likelier winners.
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5th (8) (12/1 +25%) Lady Mariko
12
12/1(+25%)
(8) Lady Mariko 12/1, Kameko filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Time To Parley. 28/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 16 days ago. Likely to improve. Promising debut when fourth of ten at Southwell last month; this will demand much more.
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6th (4) (25/1 +24%) Azaniya
25
25/1(+24%)
(4) Azaniya 25/1, Foaled April 23. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart/unreliable winner up to 1m Azano and useful 1½m-2m winner Aztec Empire. Dam lightly raced half-sister to very smart winner up to 10.5f Astarabad. Half-sister to 4 winners (including Group 3); one of two well-connected newcomers for yard.
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7th (9) (18/1 +78%) Mehmas Shy Angel
18
18/1(+78%)
(9) Mehmas Shy Angel 18/1, Foaled March 5. Mehmas filly. Dam, 9f winner, closely related to very smart winner up to 1m Zafeen and half-sister to several winners including smart Atlantic Sport (stayed 8.5f). Dam a Listed winner in Germany; yard's AW 2yos have an excellent strike-rate this year.
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8th (11) (11/8 +50%) Thaisa
1.375
11/8(+50%)
(11) Thaisa 11/8, Invincible Spirit filly. Sister to 1m winner Break The Bank and half-sister to several winners, including high-class 7f/1m winner Beat The Bank and smart 6f winner Chil Chil. 1/1, third of 12 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 28 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should improve. Promising debut here four weeks ago (1m); open to improvement and holds strong claims.
1
9th (1) (7/2 -27%) Alfareqa
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(1) Alfareqa 7/2, Foaled March 28. 1,600,000 gns yearling, Frankel filly. Dam, 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), won Cheveley Park Stakes, half-sister to 7f/1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Gino Severini. 1,600,000gns yearling; first foal of a Group 1 winner; lots to like on paper.
14
10th (14) (150/1 -50%) Volcanic Dancer
150
150/1(-50%)
(14) Volcanic Dancer 150/1, Foaled March 20. Pinatubo filly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Storm Star. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). Half-sister to a 6f AW winner and her dam was a Group 3 winner; worth a market check.
5
11th (5) (200/1 -150%) Bella Bianca
200
200/1(-150%)
(5) Bella Bianca 200/1, Foaled March 3. Showcasing filly. Half-sister to 8.6f-1¼m winner Dashinwhitesargent. Dam, 7f/1m winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Showout (by Showcasing). Half-sister to a fair winner out of a useful winning mare; perhaps a longer-term prospect.
12
12th (12) (10/1 +9%) The New Bay Pearl
10
10/1(+9%)
(12) The New Bay Pearl 10/1, Foaled April 3. New Bay filly. Closely related to 7f winners Invitational and Al Khawssaa and half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Al Hargah. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Queen's Pearl. Has three winning siblings and her dam was an AW winner; betting should be a good guide.
7
13th (7) (100/1 -52%) Jindri
100
100/1(-52%)
(7) Jindri 100/1, Foaled February 20. 68,000 gns yearling, Territories filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m winner Sash and 7f winner Onight. Dam 2-y-o 8.3f winner out of very smart 7f-10.4f winner Promising Lead. 68,000gns half-sister to three winners out of a 1m 2yo winner; other newcomers appeal more.
3
14th (3) (200/1 -100%) A Swan Song
200
200/1(-100%)
(3) A Swan Song 200/1, Foaled April 7. Sir Percy filly. Half-sister to 9f-11f winner Gia Darling. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m-14.6f winner Meeznah out of useful 1¼m-12.5f winner String Quartet. Half-sister to a 1m1f-1m3f winner in Italy; drawn widest on debut and likely best watched.
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1,600,000gns purchase ALFAREQA, who is a daughter of Frankel out of Cheveley Park Stakes winner Millisle, could hardly be more appealing on paper and has to be of high interest on her racecourse debut. From those with experience, Arabian Leopard is the most notable contender given her proximity to a subsequent Group 3 winner on her introduction at Goodwood in August. Dancing Colours and Thaisa are other promising types for the shortlist.
THAISA made an eye-catching debut when a fast-finishing third here 4 weeks ago and looks the one to beat. Well-bred newcomers Alfareqa and Sand Gazelle head the potential dangers.
The betting can help with the newcomers but as things stand THAISA is preferred to Arabian Leopard.
(6) Donna Nook 7/2, Well supported but not seen to best effect when eighth of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (6.5f, good) on debut in July. Likely improver and warrants respect. Clearly thought capable of better and likely to show what she is capable of here.
3
2nd (3) (6/1 +25%) Wizard Of Odds
6
6/1(+25%)
(3) Wizard Of Odds 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Down Royal in July. Creditable third of 11 in novice at Redcar (7f, soft, 6/1) 29 days ago. Each-way claims. Not at his best behind Nyman here before third in a novice event at Redcar; work to do.
4
3rd (4) (1/1 +43%) Karazhal
1
1/1(+43%)
(4) Karazhal 1/1, Left debut form well behind when taking maiden at this course (6f) in September and improved again when ½-length fourth of 14 to Nyman in nursery over C&D 47 days ago, never nearer. Should have more to offer. Should turn the tables here on 16lb better terms with Nyman and looks the one to beat.
7
4th (7) (16/1 -129%) Sci Fi
16
16/1(-129%)
(7) Sci Fi 16/1, Foaled March 8. 120,000 gns foal, Bated Breath filly. Sister to very smart 6f winner Ekhtiyaar and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f New Providence. Dam lightly raced. Interesting newcomer. Cost 120,000gns as a foal and no surprise should she play a hand here.
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5th (1) (8/1 -14%) Nyman
8
8/1(-14%)
(1) Nyman 8/1, Fairly useful colt. Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner nursery (15/2) at this C&D 47 days ago. More on plate here but should give another good account. C&D nursery winner; this is tougher but he seems to be going the right way; respected.
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6th (9) (20/1 -167%) Skillman Ave
20
20/1(-167%)
(9) Skillman Ave 20/1, Fair filly. 5/2, respectable third of 8 in nursery at this course (5f) 12 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Improved efforts last twice in 5f nurseries when fitted with blinkers; headgear left off.
8
7th (8) (200/1 -300%) Shuyak
200
200/1(-300%)
(8) Shuyak 200/1, Foaled February 17. Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to Italian 2-y-o 5f winner Free Falk. Dam maiden (stayed 6f), closely related to useful 7f-9f winner Lamloom. Quite a speedily-bred newcomer by Kodi Bear and likely to improve for this.
2
8th (2) (11/1 -69%) Tommy Mcjohn
11
11/1(-69%)
(2) Tommy Mcjohn 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. 7/1, thirteenth of 14 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 53 days ago, hampered. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving M. D. O'Callaghan. Worth a second look in the market. Winner over five; now with Gavin Cromwell and trying a new trip with blinkers left off.
5
9th (5) (200/1 -100%) Wasittheway
200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Wasittheway 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Nineteenth of 27 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 200/1) on debut 31 days ago. Never a factor in a 1m Curragh maiden last month on yielding to soft; hard to fancy here.
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KARAZHAL overcame some trouble in running to win over 6f here in September and again finished strongly when a close-up fourth to Nyman over 7f the following month. He now enjoys a significant swing at the weights with that rival and may also account for Tommy McJohn, who won over the minimum trip at Naas before finishing towards the rear in the valuable Birdcatcher Nursery at the same venue. Sci Fi makes plenty of appeal on pedigree as a full-sister to smart sprint handicapper Ekhtiyaar and it will be interesting to see if the market speaks in her favour. Wizard Of Odds, Donna Nook and Skillman Ave are others to consider.
KARAZHAL has improved with each start thus far and looks the one to beat here. Donna Nook and Wizard of Odds should also go well.
The one to beat could be DONNA NOOK, who had clearly shown plenty before a disappointing debut in July and can make amends here
(7) The Quiet Gent 2/1, 40,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Burning Cash and 1m winner Bergamasco, both useful. 9/1, second of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about behind useful prospect. Sure to do better and one to consider. Ran promisingly in 6f contest at Wolverhampton, beating all bar a fairly useful sort.
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2nd (2) (13/8 +35%) Crestofdistinction
1.625
13/8(+35%)
(2) Crestofdistinction 13/8, 70,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Closely related to useful 5f winner Saliteh and half-brother to 5f/6f winner The Princes Poet. Well-backed 4/1, third of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on debut 25 days ago. Open to progress. Showed clear promise in 6f maiden at Doncaster; possibilities if taking to this surface.
3
3rd (3) (8/1 -220%) Indian Springs
8
8/1(-220%)
(3) Indian Springs 8/1, Foaled February 5. Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to smart winner up to 6f Lazuli and half-brother to several winners, including useful 6f winner Inspiriter. Dam 2-y-o 5.7f/6f winner. Lots to like on paper first time up. Closely related to his stable's Group-winning sprinter Lazuli; respected debutant.
8
4th (8) (150/1 -200%) Well Enough
150
150/1(-200%)
(8) Well Enough 150/1, Foaled March 24. €9,000 foal, Cotai Glory colt. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Miss Elizabeth. 9,000euros foal; by Cotai Glory out of a 5f winner; others are more appealing.
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5th (9) (14/1 +30%) Bintjan
14
14/1(+30%)
(9) Bintjan 14/1, 300,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Dam, useful French 1m-1¼m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Mitraad. Fourth of 8 in novice at this C&D (12/1) on debut 70 days ago. Open to improvement. Only a modest fourth over C&D ten weeks ago but may be capable of better.
1
6th (1) (7/2 +22%) Charging Bull
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(1) Charging Bull 7/2, Foaled May 4. €60,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Closely related to smart winner up to 11f Solid Stone and half-brother to several winners, including smart 9f-11.6f winner Cameron Highland. Interesting newcomer. 60,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Blue Point; one of the likelier types among the newcomers.
4
7th (4) (14/1 -133%) Invincible Melody
14
14/1(-133%)
(4) Invincible Melody 14/1, Foaled March 26. 82,000 gns foal, 145,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Navassa Island and half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 6f Lezoo. The Quiet Gent probably first string for the yard. 145,000gns yearling; nicely bred; already gelded but still an interesting newcomer.
12
8th (12) (200/1 -300%) Saidha
200
200/1(-300%)
(12) Saidha 200/1, Foaled March 12. 18,000 gns foal, Circus Maximus filly. Closely related to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 8.5f Epsom Icon and useful winner up to 1m Modern Millie. 18,000gns yearling; by Circus Maximus; sibling to five winners; check the betting.
5
9th (5) (200/1 -100%) Jorp
200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Jorp 200/1, Foaled May 8. Legends of War gelding. Dam maiden half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Elnawin. Pitched in deep for his debut. Gelded debutant by Legends Of War out of a maiden; others preferred.
11
10th (11) (100/1 -100%) Lordsbridge Havana
100
100/1(-100%)
(11) Lordsbridge Havana 100/1, Foaled March 21. Havana Grey filly. Sister to 9.5f winner Lordsbridge Blu, and half-sister to 6f winner Rebel Redemption and 1m winner Lordsbridge Girl. Dam 7f winner. Pedigree suggests she'll need some time and perhaps a longer trip too.
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11th (10) (150/1 -127%) Diligent Madam
150
150/1(-127%)
(10) Diligent Madam 150/1, Foaled April 18. Due Diligence filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 5f-6f winner Cuban Breeze and 5f winner Heer We Go Again. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Due Diligence half-sister to three winners; bred to handle AW.
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12th (6) (80/1 -21%) Master Milan
80
80/1(-21%)
(6) Master Milan 80/1, Foaled March 12. 4,000 gns yearling, Universal colt. Closely related to winner up to 8.3f Hanaady and useful 5f-6f winner Laoisman and half-brother to 6f winner Pivotal Girl. 4,000gns yearling; by Universal; others are more appealing.
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Several of these are appealing types for a race of this nature, with INVINCIBLE MELODY being a particulary attractive option starting out for a yard that has enjoyed an excellent period of success. A half-brother to Group 1 heroine Lezoo, this son of Invincible Army looks the pick of Ralph Beckett's pair based on potential, although The Quiet Gent was a promising second on his debut at Wolverhampton last month. Indian Springs and Charging Bull also run for powerful yards and also warrant inspection.
This could be an informative novice and newcomer INDIAN SPRINGS makes plenty of appeal for Godolphin, so gets the narrow vote over The Quiet Gent and Crestofdistinction, who both showed a good deal first time up. Charging Bull is another to note.
Attractively bred newcomer INDIAN SPRINGS and leading form contender The Quiet Gent are particularly appealing.
(1) Ja'marr 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. 7/4, won 13-runner nursery at this C&D 19 days ago by ½ length from Adrienne, driven out. Strong claims. Got first run in beating Adrienne over C&D last month; 4lb worse off now.
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2nd (4) (12/1 -71%) Bishopton
12
12/1(-71%)
(4) Bishopton 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 9 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 7/1) 67 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Olly Murphy. Makes handicap debut. 40,000gns buy from Olly Murphy's; possibly best watched on AW/handicap debut.
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3rd (6) (20/1 +0%) Vlhova
20
20/1(+0%)
(6) Vlhova 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form seventh of 13 in maiden (11/1) at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. Left with plenty to do over 7f on AW debut last month; return to 1m to suit.
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4th (5) (8/1 -78%) Adrienne
8
8/1(-78%)
(5) Adrienne 8/1, Promising sort. Visored for 1st time, good ½-length second of 13 to Ja'marr in nursery (13/2) at this C&D 19 days ago, never nearer. Fancied to turn the tables. Strong-finishing C&D second to Ja'marr last month; 4lb better off so big shout.
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5th (13) (40/1 +0%) Whats New
40
40/1(+0%)
(13) Whats New 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 12 in nursery at this C&D 19 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Bit to find on recent C&D run but 4lb lower and senior rider takes over here.
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6th (10) (40/1 -60%) Merchants Arch
40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Merchants Arch 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, 14¼ lengths twelfth of 16 to Source Code in nursery at Galway (7f, heavy) 37 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. Opening handicap efforts leave him with plenty to find.
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7th (2) (5/2 +25%) Source Code
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(2) Source Code 5/2, Lightly-raced winner. Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 16-runner nursery (8/1) at Galway (7f, heavy) 37 days ago, keeping on well. Hit hard for that but there's even more to come. Hit with 13lb rise for Galway win but likely more to offer at this longer trip.
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8th (7) (4/1 +27%) Chica Guerrera
4
4/1(+27%)
(7) Chica Guerrera 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 16-runner nursery (7/2) at Gowran (7f, heavy) 44 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Your Call, readily. Can go well again despite hefty rise. Beat Your Call quite readily at Gowran in testing conditions; 7lb rise okay for AW debut.
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9th (9) (40/1 -60%) Temps Leve
40
40/1(-60%)
(9) Temps Leve 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable 3¾ lengths eighth of 13 to Ja'marr in nursery at this C&D 19 days ago. Bit to find on recent C&D run behind Ja'marr but dropped 2lb and claimer booked.
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10th (11) (100/1 -150%) In The Minus
100
100/1(-150%)
(11) In The Minus 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 12 in nursery at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) 89 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Soundly beaten in handicaps so far; longer trip should suit and gelded since last run.
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11th (3) (18/1 +28%) Marys Not Contrary
18
18/1(+28%)
(3) Marys Not Contrary 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 13 in maiden at this course (7f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not dismissed. Hasn't looked an obvious candidate for this step up in trip and others better treated.
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12th (14) (16/1 -14%) Zuzzudio
16
16/1(-14%)
(14) Zuzzudio 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in nursery (12/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 76 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. More encouraging when last seen in September in tongue-tie; not one to rule out.
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13th (8) (125/1 -279%) Felicity Smoak
125
125/1(-279%)
(8) Felicity Smoak 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at this course (7f) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for. Well held in three maidens, of limited appeal here on handicap debut.
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14th (12) (50/1 -355%) City Pass
50
50/1(-355%)
(12) City Pass 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 21 in maiden (200/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Hard to fancy. Not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.
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Ja'marr beat ADRIENNE by half a length over C&D last month, but there are grounds for believing the places may now be reversed. The winner justified good support by quickening nicely at the furlong pole, but the Ted Walsh-trained filly endured trouble in running before finishing strongly and is now a bit better off at the weights. Source Code improved for the application of blinkers on handicap debut in soft ground at Galway and it will be interesting to see how he copes with this surface, while Chica Guerrera has also been raised 13lb after beating first reserve Your Call on testing ground at Gowran. Bishopton showed promise in three outings for Olly Murphy.
ADRIENNE finished strongly behind Ja'marr here last time and, on better terms, might be able to reverse the form with that rival, who also boasts strong claims. Easy last-time-out winners Source Code and Chica Guerrera can also get involved.
A bit unlucky here recently, ADRIENNE can reverse form with Ja'marr on 4lb better terms
(6) Cyclonite 9/4, Winner at Newcastle in August. 40/1, below form ninth of 17 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm). Off 104 days/gelded. No joy in valuable event at York latest but he's not ruled out dropped back in trip/grade.
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2nd (1) (15/2 -88%) Ardennes
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(1) Ardennes 15/2, Winner at Salisbury in June. 9/1, below form sixth of 10 in nursery at York (5f, soft) 54 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Sold from Ed Walker 37,000 gns later in October. On a good mark on pick of form. Record of 1-7 for Ed Walker and needs to rediscover his spark for new yard.
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3rd (9) (20/1 -25%) The Hare Rail
20
20/1(-25%)
(9) The Hare Rail 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in nursery at Newbury (6f, heavy, 14/1) 39 days ago. Still lightly raced but he has a tough draw here and others are more convincing.
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4th (5) (12/1 -9%) Jr Climbs
12
12/1(-9%)
(5) Jr Climbs 12/1, Winner at Bath in July. 7/2, seventh of 8 in nursery at Newbury (6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not taken lightly. Disappointing at Newbury last time and he probably needs more progress to defy this mark.
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5th (10) (28/1 -75%) Monomyth
28
28/1(-75%)
(10) Monomyth 28/1, Winner at Doncaster in August. 6/1, ninth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago. 6f nursery winner but he's been disappointing last twice and needs to get back on track.
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6th (8) (4/1 +47%) Blinky
4
4/1(+47%)
(8) Blinky 4/1, Winner at Leicester in May. 12/1, creditable fourth of 8 in nursery at Doncaster (6f, good) 82 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Unexposed at this trip but he needs to find more on AW debut; has been gelded.
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7th (7) (4/1 +43%) Berkshire Kameo
4
4/1(+43%)
(7) Berkshire Kameo 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1 and visored for 1st time, fourteenth of 16 in nursery at Goodwood (6f, firm). Off 124 days/gelded. Makes polytrack debut. Has work to do. Five-race maiden who needs to step up again on this switch to AW; visor removed.
2
8th (2) (12/1 -336%) Morte Point
12
12/1(-336%)
(2) Morte Point 12/1, Promising type. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Salisbury in July. Third of 6 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 17/2), slowly away. Off 109 days. Makes handicap debut. Remains open to improvement. Salisbury win on debut and had tough task at Ripon last time; respected on nursery debut.
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9th (3) (9/1 -125%) Miss Collada
9
9/1(-125%)
(3) Miss Collada 9/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 17/2, career best when winning 7-runner nursery at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Can give a good account. Made it 2-2 on AW when scoring here last time; up 4lb but she's respected back in trip.
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MISS COLLADA was value for further than a neck when scoring over 7f here last month, having not had the clearest of runs throughout the race, and a 4lb higher mark looks workable at this stage. Morte Point is another potential improver on his nursery debut, while Blinky has been given a chance by the handicapper and also needs considering.
MORTE POINT wasn't ideally placed when third in a class 2 novice at Ripon and is worth another chance to build on his winning debut. Miss Collada made it 2 from 2 on AW here 4 weeks ago and is next best ahead of Ardennes, who starts out on a fair mark for Michael Appleby.
This looks a bit trappy but it mght be worth sticking with MISS COLLADA, who made it 2-2 on AW when scoring here last month.
(6) Nakasero 11/4, Winner at Killarney in July. 6/5, good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. In the mix. Just denied over C&D on recent comeback run; wide draw not ideal but big run expected.
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2nd (11) (16/1 -60%) Rock Etoile
16
16/1(-60%)
(11) Rock Etoile 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Won 14-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Player. Last week's C&D winner up 5lb to near career-high mark; more needed.
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3rd (8) (5/1 -11%) Shaaden
5
5/1(-11%)
(8) Shaaden 5/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (5/4) at this course (7f) 14 days ago, responding well. Can give a good account. Hat-trick seeker is up 15lb but extra furlong could keep her ahead of the handicapper.
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4th (1) (8/1 -14%) Anvika
8
8/1(-14%)
(1) Anvika 8/1, Course winner. Latest win at Limerick in June. 9/1, good fifth of 11 in handicap at Navan (8f, good) 74 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Back from a break and will need to settle better to see out this trip.
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5th (4) (4/1 +43%) Perfect Judgement
4
4/1(+43%)
(4) Perfect Judgement 4/1, Course winner. Latest win at Leopardstown in August. Respectable fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (7f, 10/3) 12 days ago. Visor back on. Enters calculations. Respectable recent runs for new yard; booking of 5lb claimer here makes him a contender.
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6th (12) (25/1 +11%) Seti
25
25/1(+11%)
(12) Seti 25/1, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. 22/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago. Ran well here this time last year but recent form leaves him with a bit to find.
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7th (5) (22/1 -175%) Annaghmccanns
22
22/1(-175%)
(5) Annaghmccanns 22/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 14-runner maiden at this C&D (16/1) 21 days ago, driven out. Makes handicap debut. More required. Recent C&D maiden winner with likely more to offer and opening mark seems workable.
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8th (10) (50/1 -52%) Prince Of Eyeries
50
50/1(-52%)
(10) Prince Of Eyeries 50/1, 33/1, first run since leaving K. J. Condon when eighteenth of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 45 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Difficult ask. Too keen and didn't stay 1m2f in testing conditions on yard debut; blinkers now tried.
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9th (3) (80/1 -100%) Ransom
80
80/1(-100%)
(3) Ransom 80/1, 3-time C&D winner. First run since leaving H. D. McGuigan when last of 10 in minor event (40/1) at this course (7f) 12 days ago. Three-time C&D winner for Denis Hogan; last of 10 on recent yard debut here.
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10th (14) (14/1 -17%) Zabeir
14
14/1(-17%)
(14) Zabeir 14/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/4, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, not clear run. Disappointing favourite here last month but remains of interest, despite high draw.
2
11th (2) (9/1 -29%) Punk Poet
9
9/1(-29%)
(2) Punk Poet 9/1, 5-time C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in minor event (8/1) at this course (7f) 12 days ago. Possibly feeling the effects of a busy recent period but back to his best trip.
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12th (7) (16/1 -14%) New Definition
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) New Definition 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Blinkered for 1st time, step back in right direction when fifth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Visor back on. Has good chance on pick of form. Recent run in first-time blinkers a bit more encouraging; remains unproven at this trip.
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13th (9) (66/1 -164%) Wrecking Ball Paul
66
66/1(-164%)
(9) Wrecking Ball Paul 66/1, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at this course (10.7f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Front-runner's best form is at much longer trips.
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14th (13) (12/1 +0%) Solomon Coop
12
12/1(+0%)
(13) Solomon Coop 12/1, 3/1, bit below form 6¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Anvika in handicap at Limerick (7f, good). Off 165 days. Absent since disappointing Limerick favourite in June; gelded since.
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NEW DEFINITION was raised to a mark of 100 when just denied in a Listed race at Lingfield last year, but has tumbled down the ratings since joining current connections this term. However, he gave some encouragement when staying on late over 7f here last week and Keithen Kennedy again claims a valuable 7lb. Shaaden has gone up a combined 15lb for two wins over 7f here last month and looks like she could appreciate this step up in trip, while Rock Etoile bids to follow up a win last week. Punk Poet has won five times over C&D and takes a drop in class, while Nakasero is another to consider following a narrow defeat here last month.
NEW DEFINITION took a step back in the right direction when fifth here last week and is on a very dangerous mark if he can build on that even slightly. Perfect Judgement and Shaaden head the dangers.
This extra furlong and her rider's claim could enable SHAADEN to complete the hat-trick
(16) Devil's Angel 10/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 5 days ago. Reserve 2. Needs to improve on Friday's effort when made too much use of from a high draw; reserve.
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1st (11) (14/1 +13%) Hasiyna
14
14/1(+13%)
(11) Hasiyna 14/1, Good fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 33/1) 14 days ago, fading final 1f. Needs to pull out more if she's to open her account here. Ran well for long way over 7f here last month; drop in trip could suit.
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2nd (7) (13/2 +41%) Wild Mountain
6.5
13/2(+41%)
(7) Wild Mountain 13/2, One win from 23 Flat runs. 12/1, good fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, headed over 1f out and weakening. Each-way possibilities returned to sprinting. Didn't quite get home here over 7f last month but good run and drop in trip should suit.
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3rd (4) (15/2 -7%) The Cola Brasil
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(4) The Cola Brasil 15/2, Latest win here (7f) in October. Not disgraced when sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 10/3) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration. Win here came at 7f, not sure he'll be suited by this drop in trip.
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4th (6) (9/2 +10%) Rattletheonionbag
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(6) Rattletheonionbag 9/2, Remains a maiden but returned to form switched back to this venue of late, finishing a close-up sixth of 14 in handicap over C&D 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. One to bear in mind. Solid recent C&D runs so definitely one to consider.
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5th (5) (33/1 -32%) Fly To Glory
33
33/1(-32%)
(5) Fly To Glory 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 28/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Others have achieved more. Long losing run and plenty to find on recent runs here.
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6th (8) (16/1 +0%) American In Paris
16
16/1(+0%)
(8) American In Paris 16/1, C&D winner. 12/1, below form thirteenth of 23 in handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm). Off 131 days. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Needs a couple of these to falter. Absent since July, market possibly best guide on yard debut.
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7th (2) (9/2 -13%) Velvet Skies
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Velvet Skies 9/2, One win from 23 Flat runs. 4/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Holding form well in recent weeks and no reason why he won't give another good account. Decent enough 7f form of late but not sure if this drop in trip is what he wants.
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8th (3) (6/1 +40%) Crystal Luna
6
6/1(+40%)
(3) Crystal Luna 6/1, Good fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 12 days ago, no extra only late on. Remains unexposed at this trip and she's worth a second look. Didn't quite stay this trip last time; wide draw not ideal here either.
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9th (13) (80/1 -142%) Maestro Stick
80
80/1(-142%)
(13) Maestro Stick 80/1, C&D winner. 50/1, eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, losing place approaching final 1f. Passed over. C&D claiming winner in March; better for recent comeback run so can't be ruled out.
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10th (9) (80/1 -142%) Conversant
80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Conversant 80/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, headway out wide but never better than midfield. Others stronger. 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.
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11th (1) (18/1 -80%) Bruce Lightning
18
18/1(-80%)
(1) Bruce Lightning 18/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, not disgraced when eighth of 19 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 20/1) 42 days ago. Sole success came from a 7 lb higher mark and he can't be ruled out. C&D winner last winter off 71 but hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.
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12th (12) (5/1 +17%) Hezahunk
5
5/1(+17%)
(12) Hezahunk 5/1, C&D winner. 25/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (5f) 5 days ago, suited by way race developed. Trainer going well. Enters calculations. Staying on second over 5f last Friday; one to consider back at 6f.
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13th (14) (25/1 +38%) Princess Plumeria
25
25/1(+38%)
(14) Princess Plumeria 25/1, C&D winner. 66/1, eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago, possibly in need of the run following 10 months off. This should reveal more but she hasn't stood much racing in recent years. Better for recent comeback run but 7lb wrong here.
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14th (10) (18/1 -29%) Eriskay
18
18/1(-29%)
(10) Eriskay 18/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 20/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 40 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Regressive mare didn't count on recent belated AW debut; 2lb wrong.
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RATTLETHEONIONBAG was placed a couple of times in maidens last season and after dropping down the ratings this year, has indicated a win may be imminent since returning to this venue. She had a number of these rivals behind when just denied by Blanc De Noir before keeping on well after a tardy start again over 6f last time. Hezahunk won a claimer over C&D this autumn and finished well over 5f last Friday, while Hasiyna has dropped down to a basement mark and is worth a try at this trip. Velvet Skies also edges back down to 6f after a couple of promising efforts here in recent months.
RATTLETHEONIONBAG has got back on track returned to this venue in recent weeks and gets the narrow vote to shed the maiden tag. Crystal Luna, The Cola Brasil and Hezahunk are others in with a shout in a typically-competitive affair.
A race in which few appeal and perhaps HEZAHUNK can go one better than last Friday now returned to this longer trip
(1) En Or 6/1, Latest win at Clonmel in September. 9/2, creditable seventh of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Not dismissed. Wants a trip these days and dropping back to 1m2f might be too much in this company.
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2nd (4) (10/3 +5%) Come On The Lads
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(4) Come On The Lads 10/3, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at this course (12f, 9/2) 26 days ago. Set to go well again. Effective at this trip too and a 7lb rise for last win is probably fair enough; contender.
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3rd (8) (7/2 0%) The World's Astage
3.5
7/2(0%)
(8) The World's Astage 7/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (11/4) 14 days ago, cosily. On the upgrade and worth a chance to go in again. Different proposition on this surface with two C&D handicap wins last month; big player.
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4th (3) (11/4 +39%) Proleek Prince
2.75
11/4(+39%)
(3) Proleek Prince 11/4, 9/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (8f) 33 days ago, readily. Significantly back up in trip. Can give another good account. Both wins have been over 1m, including a decisive victory here last month; 8lb penalty.
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5th (2) (13/2 -63%) Not Just Any Eagle
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(2) Not Just Any Eagle 13/2, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner minor event (7/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, driven out. Winner of his last two, including a C&D handicap last month after a three month break.
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6th (6) (11/1 +8%) Encosta
11
11/1(+8%)
(6) Encosta 11/1, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Beaten just less than three lengths in a C&D handicap last week; cheekpieces tried.
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7th (7) (66/1 -371%) Lady Arwen
66
66/1(-371%)
(7) Lady Arwen 66/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, good third of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Three-time winner on turf; cut little ice though on her only two starts here in late 2022.
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8th (9) (125/1 -150%) Serengeti Sunrise
125
125/1(-150%)
(9) Serengeti Sunrise 125/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Slightly better effort over 1m last week; tries this trip for the first time..
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9th (5) (20/1 -25%) Chavajod
20
20/1(-25%)
(5) Chavajod 20/1, Course winner. 13¼ lengths twelfth of 14 to Proleek Prince in handicap at this course (8f, 7/1) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to recommend at the moment with his mark falling very slowly.
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Plenty of in-form contenders here, with THE WORLD'S ASTAGE getting the nod to complete a hat-trick. She benefited from a little break to win twice over C&D last month and is given slight preference over Not Just Any Eagle, who is also bidding for a hat-trick having scored here last time. Come On The Lads has won three times this year, all for different trainers, and has shown his versatility by scoring over a variety of distances. Proleek Prince was prominent throughout when successful here over a mile last month, while Lady Arwen may find this trip a bit too far.
THE WORLD'S ASTAGE is progressing and worth a chance to follow up her comfortable C&D success a fortnight ago, at the possible expense of Proleek Prince. Come On The Lads also makes the shortlist.
The second hat-trick seeker in the field is the very progressive The World's Astage, and he can confirm his liking for this C&D
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Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.
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